Just got the 'Check brake pads' warning appear. I does not state front or rear I'll have to check. Anything I need to be aware of if I do the Job myself? and are after market pads OK? there seem to be lots on fleabay, what do folk recommend?



Martyn 

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Gone: 1985 Land Rover 90 SWB diesel

I never had any problems with Mintex or such.

The only problem is now you've triggered the sensor you'll have to replace it. More than likely with the front/rear bias it's your fronts that are worn but you should check all, as there is no point ignoring the rear if they are going to go through a £10 sensor for the sake of £15 worth of pads.

Buy some brake cleaner from halfrauds and a small wire brush as they tend to collect a lot of dirt that then bakes on.

Whilst you've got the wheels off and the EAS in high you might want to give your air springs a liberal coating of silicone spray to prevent perishing. 

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

I never had any problems with Mintex or such.

The only problem is now you've triggered the sensor you'll have to replace it.

Hi Dan

Thanks for the advice.

Why does the sensor have to be replaced? 

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Captain Slog wrote:

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

I never had any problems with Mintex or such.

The only problem is now you've triggered the sensor you'll have to replace it.

Hi Dan

Thanks for the advice.

Why does the sensor have to be replaced?

The sensor activates by wearing through a wire as it comes into contact with the disc - there is usually about 3mm left on the pad at this point.

There are only two sensors on the car, one front and one rear which means if you have a binding calliper you can chew through one set of pads and get no warning. So when taking the pads out, check for even wear.

Dan 

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

Captain Slog wrote:

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

I never had any problems with Mintex or such.

The only problem is now you've triggered the sensor you'll have to replace it.

Hi Dan

Thanks for the advice.

Why does the sensor have to be replaced?

The sensor activates by wearing through a wire as it comes into contact with the disc - there is usually about 3mm left on the pad at this point.

There are only two sensors on the car, one front and one rear which means if you have a binding calliper you can chew through one set of pads and get no warning. So when taking the pads out, check for even wear.

Dan

Thanks for the support Dan. 

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Currrent: 2005 FF Range Rover L322 Vogue TD6
Gone: 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE TD6
Gone: 1985 Land Rover 90 SWB diesel

if you know your pads and discs are ok, then it could be that the wheel has worn through the wire and caused a short circuit, this is what happen on my front sensor (which is on the passenger side front wheel, rear sensor is on drivers side rear wheel) if you find that the wheel has worn through the wire make sure to check the brake pipes as it is a common problem for the wheel to rub through the rubber brake pipes when the wheels are turned to full lock.

Matt