Brakes

[CMGRover]

Brake pad wear sensor light came on the other day. Guess it's that time. Got a few questions though-

1. I think it is the fronts and my reasoning is that they are maybe a year older than the rear and the fronts usually wear quicker anyway. Is that safe to assume? The front ones have about 40-50k on them.
2. The dash light is my only warning- I have no vibrations, squeaking or other noises associated with worn brakes. Given that, could I do just the pads/wear sensor and leave the rotors alone?

 

[roverman]

First, on rovers for whatever reason, the backs go faster. That's not to say it isn't the fronts since they are older. If the sensors are working right, putting on a new sensor only, would just blow the sensor again. You could just bypass the sensor and get a few more miles probably, but why bother? Pads are cheap.

Edit, sorry read it wrong. How many miles on your discs?

 

[CMGRover]

Same as the pads, if I had to guess the front ones are between 40k and 50k, the rear ones are about 15k newer than the front!

I'm assuming the sensors are working...I mean it seems like it is due just looking at the time line.

 

[Disco Mike]

Bewtter yet, you could pull a r/f and r/r wheel and inspect the pads in case the sensor is good. If your pad is not as thick as the backing plate, replace them. Might want to consider using Akebono ceramic pads, they last longer, don't squeak, no brake dust and they last longer.

 

[Trynian]

First, on rovers for whatever reason, the backs go faster. That's not to say it isn't the fronts since they are older. If the sensors are working right, putting on a new sensor only, would just blow the sensor again. You could just bypass the sensor and get a few more miles probably, but why bother? Pads are cheap.

Edit, sorry read it wrong. How many miles on your discs?

My rears have always lasted longer then the front. I Am at 95k and the fronts have been replaced 3 times and the back only twice.

 

[jjvd21]

I just changed out with EBC rotors and Akebono pads. Virtually no brake dust compared to stock parts. Not much more expensive either. If you want the info if be happy to post.

 

[CMGRover]

Just replaced the fronts today....and the damn light is still on. Disconnected the battery (+ terminal)for 30 mins. Any thoughts?

 

[jjvd21]

Pretty sure the sensors are not reusable once they've been triggered.

 

[CMGRover]

I mean I replaced the rotors, pads and a new sensor. So it's a new sensor.

 

[jjvd21]

In that case it must be a dealer reset