Brakepad sensors

[DirtyDawg]

Well today the Rangy went in for her 40k service but she went in on a flat bed. The reason is on the weekend I noticed a not so nice noise from the front left wheel, the culprit is the outter front left pad is worn down to a finger nail thickness and the inner pad is about 2 mm.
Upon phoning LR their reasoning for the failure of the brake pad sensor is it is only attached to one pad, I took a photo clearly showing the 2mm pad connected to the sensor lead he said he couldn't give an answer on what is the minimum before the light/warning is sounded.
This will give them something to stew over while it is being serviced and a couple of minor warranty issues are rectified.
So as usual don't rely on gadgetry, mark one eyebal best there is.

[PAT303]

I'm hearing ya.The novelty effect hasn't worn off yet with mine. Pat

[mike 90 RR]

he couldn't give an answer on what is the minimum before the light/warning is sounded.


.. That's a lame answer ...

Mike
:(

[Civil Engineer]

Just had my check brake pad light/ message come on. If i replace the pads, will the message clear or does it need a reset? Does anyone know where to buy the pads at reaosnable price?

[PAT303]

Mate,I just bought new disc's and pads from a brake supplier in Perth,$605 delivered. Pat

[harlie]

If you have the light on, you also need to replace the sensor.
Purchased my gear from Jag & rover spares in BNE - sorry can't help with a reseller local to you.

[Civil Engineer]

Just rang an independent garage in sydney who wanted $175 for just pads in parts and $66 for the front sensor in parts without labour. Time to get the hands dirty i think. Who supplied the set (is this front and rear) to you from Perth?

[harlie]

I Paid 130 for pads and 110 ea for rotors on the front, the sensor was still ok but 66 is about as cheap as I've heard...

[Civil Engineer]

*Edit* "got" quoted $38.50 for the sensor and $75 for the pads albeit aftermarket pads. Will have a crack at it this weekend.

Edited due to advertising rules. Won't happen again.

[Civil Engineer]

Just picked up 4 discs (front and rear) , 4 sets of pads and 2 sensors. $540.00. Wish me luck!

[Civil Engineer]

Did the swap over yesterday. Rears still had plenty of life left in hem so leave them until later. Points to look out for when u do this yourself. Make sure you have;
decent jack (garage with ample lift, this will be the biggest issue with HUGE travel on suspension)
7mm allen key to get the rotor off.

If check pad level alarm is still on afterwards, just turn key to 1 (not starting car and let stand for a minute or two, alarm will clear itself)

Have two rotors with 28.7mm of meat left on them. Below advisable level in workshop manual, but if anyone wants them....