VW/AUDI/BMW/Mercedes: Brake Pad Wear Sensors Diagnostics
Modern brake pad wear sensors can do more than just warn the driver of a worn brake pad.
Audi Brake Pad Wear Sensors
The critical concept to understand with these sensors is electrical resistance, noting that the highest-level is air.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Sensors And How They Work
The sensor warns you when it’s time for new brake pads. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: How Brake Pad Wear Sensors Work And Why You Need To Replace Them
When replacing brake pads it is essential that you also replace the wear sensors too. Typically, the part that fails is the connector itself. Andrew Markel explains how this works and why it is so important to remember on your next brake job. Sponsored by Carlson.
Audi Brake Pad Wear Sensor Operation And Service
Almost every Audi for the past 20 years has been equipped with electronic brake pad wear sensors. Most of them mount the brake pad with a clip, but some are molded into the brake pad. These sensors change their electrical resistance as the loop of wire is worn down and eventually breaks as the brake pads wear down.
Electronic Brake Pad Wear Sensors Diagnostics
Electronic brake pad wear sensors can be found on a variety of vehicles, including domestic, European and Asian cars and trucks. These give a more accurate reading on brake pad depth compared to squealer metal tabs that make noise that most drivers manage to ignore assuming it will go away over time.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Sensors On German Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how the brake pad wear sensors on German vehicles work to inform the customer when the pads should be replaced. Sponsored by Intermotor.
TRW Launches Brake Pad Wear Sensors For North American Aftermarket
TRW’s North American (NA) Aftermarket Group has launched a range of original equipment (OE) quality brake pad wear sensors to complement its all-makes friction program. The brake pad wear sensor is an added safety feature on many vehicles used to warn a vehicle’s driver when the brake pads become too low. “Because we understand that
VW Electric Parking Brake Service
Unapproved methods will set malfunction codes and, worst-case, you could damage the unit.
Tips for Counter Pros: Answering Brake Pad FAQs
When it comes to recommending brake pads to your customers, there’s a lot to consider. As a counter professional, you’re likely an educator for your DIY customers, providing product recommendations based on pricing, installation hardware, warranty information and more. Here are some tips from the ADVICS team, designed to help you navigate some of the
