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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Brake sensors

My wife's 06 S's brake pad sensor just lit up. I'm probably fling to change rotors, too, because of age, car has 44k. Do I need to replace the brake sensors, too? And, I know it may not be much, but any aftermarket part work just as well?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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the sensor is worn, thus the light is on. you will need a new sensor, aftermarket will work fine. we've got them in stock. let me know if i can help
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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[QUOTE=ti22fjc;3816776]My wife's 06 S's brake pad sensor just lit up. I'm probably fling to change rotors, too, because of age, car has 44k. Do I need to replace the brake sensors, too? And, I know it may not be much, but any aftermarket part work just as well?
Thanks all in advance.[/QUOTE

I disconnected my wear sensors at the first pad replacement. I'm curious why you're considering replacing the rotors. Are they warped? My 2002 MCS had 125k on the rotors with several brutal track days to add to their resume. They were still true and had no issues. I replaced them because I was installing my 3rd or 4th set of pads.

I recommend that you measure the rotor thickness before you replace. That is if they're not warped.

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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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If the light came on you have to replace the sensor. I keep them in stock.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/brake-pad-sensor.html
 
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