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      05-10-2020, 05:59 PM   #1
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Got rear brake error with lots of pad left








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I sprayed cleaner on them, and checked the wiring, everything looks good.

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      05-10-2020, 06:19 PM   #2
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Try resetting it and if that doesn’t work then you probably need a new sensor.
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      05-10-2020, 06:49 PM   #3
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Try resetting it and if that doesn’t work then you probably need a new sensor.
There's no option to reset
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Google resetting f30 brake mileage or something like that. You can reset it it after you put new pads on. But I am thinking the sensor is bad.
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Google resetting f30 brake mileage or something like that. You can reset it it after you put new pads on. But I am thinking the sensor is bad.
Just tried, told me reset unsuccessful
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      05-10-2020, 08:01 PM   #6
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Just tried, told me reset unsuccessful
You can pick up a new sensor for around 30. You know you have lots of pads so there is no safety issue there.
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You can pick up a new sensor for around 30. You know you have lots of pads so there is no safety issue there.
Yep, thanks
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It appears that the inside pad on the passenger side is thin. That's the only place where the sensor will trip. My pads were improperly lubed at the factory, as a result the inner pads wore out twice as fast as the outers and I had to replace them at only 11,000 miles.
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It appears that the inside pad on the passenger side is thin. That's the only place where the sensor will trip. My pads were improperly lubed at the factory, as a result the inner pads wore out twice as fast as the outers and I had to replace them at only 11,000 miles.
They look pretty much the same on both sides.
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      05-10-2020, 10:07 PM   #10
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Measure the pad when you get your new sensor.
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      05-11-2020, 10:30 AM   #11
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It's possible that the sensor wire is broken, which would cause the warning and inability to reset it.
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      05-11-2020, 11:01 AM   #12
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I ordered a new wire, I'll update you guys
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      05-11-2020, 05:30 PM   #13
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It looks like a bit of uneven wear to me. The inner pad will trigger the sensor around there. Might want to consider changing your pads soon. Replacing the sensor will likely just trigger again since the pad is really close (seemingly already at) the recommend replacement depth.
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