What does a Brake Wear Sensor do?

The Brake Pad Wear Sensor, or brake wear indicator, is an added safety feature on many vehicles used to warn a vehicle’s driver if their brake pad wears too thin.

Where are Brake Wear Sensors located?

The Brake Wear sensor is mounted on the brake pad and connected by wire to the dashboard of the vehicle. Vehicles may have sensors on one to four wheels.

Will a malfunctioning Brake Pad Wear Sensor illuminate the brake light?

When the Brake Wear Sensor is worn down to the predetermined level, it will usually trigger the brake light on the dashboard.

What are the common causes of failure?

By “failing,” the Brake Wear Sensor is fulfilling its proper function of alerting the driver when new brake pads are needed. When the brake wear sensor is worn down, both the pads and sensors should be changed.

How to determine if these sensors are malfunctioning:

• Some Brake Wear Sensors are made with inferior plastics that may melt under high-temperature braking situations, rendering them ineffective. These sensors can be visually inspected to determine if their fit is intact enough to perform the necessary function.
• What makes Holstein Pad Wear Sensors the best?
• Holstein Parts focuses on using only the highest quality materials, manufactured to exacting standards for an aftermarket product that is truly built to match or exceed the OE part
• Holstein Parts Brake Wear Sensor line has superior coverage for Import and Domestic Applications
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Warranty on Holstein Parts Brake Wear Sensors

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