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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| Brake light, low pad warning light
On the 2002 ML320. Sporadically comes on. I just knew it couldn't be the front pads because they were put on there new 27,000 miles ago. I looked through the wheels at the calipers and sure enough, the 'squealer' is about 1/16" away from the rotor. I guess it'll be Wagner quiet stops this next time. The pads were installed by the dealer who sold it to us in Houston.
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texasdanml430
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Brake light, low pad warning light
i'm curious which pad wore out first, the inner or outer one?
my truck seems to wear out the inner ones first. curiously, from the factory, the sensor WAS wired to the outer pads (??). i switched them all to the inner pads.
FWIW
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Marcelc
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Brake light, low pad warning light
texasdanml430 - 7/14/2008 11:28 PM
i'm curious which pad wore out first, the inner or outer one?
my truck seems to wear out the inner ones first. curiously, from the factory, the sensor WAS wired to the outer pads (??). i switched them all to the inner pads.
FWIW
The same with me, so I now also connect the sensor to the inner pads.
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: Brake light, low pad warning light
My Wagner quick stops came in today. So I'll let you guys know which ones wore out first.
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: Brake light, low pad warning light
Well, the inside pad was 1/16" thinner than the outside ones.
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Ed Mclass
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
Posts: 1215
| Re: Brake light, low pad warning light
Also, when you have the pads checked, have them check the brake line at the rear for chaffing. Reports are that in isolated cases the line has worn through causing a loss of brake fluid. The fix is simple and free, they add some clips to keep it up and away from any vibration. 2000-2002. |
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