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Brake pad wear sensor. Porsche 964 1989-94 - 96461236501
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- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.8L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93
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Brake Pad Wear Sensor, Rear.
The OE Match Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor is a high-quality replacement braking system component designed to monitor rear brake pad wear and provide a warning when the brake pads have reached their minimum safe operating thickness. Manufactured to OE specifications for fit, performance and reliability, this sensor forms an integral part of the vehicle's brake wear monitoring system.
Fits:
Installed directly into the rear brake pad assembly, the sensor continuously monitors the condition of the brake friction material. Once the pads wear to a predetermined level, the sensor activates the dashboard brake wear warning light, alerting the driver that rear brake pad replacement is required. This helps maintain braking efficiency and protects other braking system components from unnecessary wear.
What This Product Does:
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
Why Replacement Matters:
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The OE Match Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor is a high-quality replacement braking system component designed to monitor rear brake pad wear and provide a warning when the brake pads have reached their minimum safe operating thickness. Manufactured to OE specifications for fit, performance and reliability, this sensor forms an integral part of the vehicle's brake wear monitoring system.
Fits:
- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.8L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93
Installed directly into the rear brake pad assembly, the sensor continuously monitors the condition of the brake friction material. Once the pads wear to a predetermined level, the sensor activates the dashboard brake wear warning light, alerting the driver that rear brake pad replacement is required. This helps maintain braking efficiency and protects other braking system components from unnecessary wear.
What This Product Does:
- Monitors rear brake pad wear throughout the life of the brake pads.
- Activates the brake wear warning light when replacement is required.
- Provides early notification of rear brake maintenance needs.
- Helps prevent excessive brake pad wear.
- Protects brake discs from damage caused by worn brake pads.
- Supports safe and effective braking performance.
- Assists with preventative brake system maintenance.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Rear brake wear warning light remaining illuminated.
- Intermittent brake wear warning messages.
- False brake wear alerts despite sufficient brake pad thickness.
- No warning indication when rear brake pads are excessively worn.
- Damaged, broken or frayed sensor wiring.
- Corrosion or physical damage to the sensor body.
- Brake system fault codes related to the wear monitoring circuit.
- Warning light remaining active after brake pad replacement.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Rear brake pad wear sensors operate in harsh conditions and are continually exposed to brake dust, heat, moisture, road debris and vibration. In many applications, the sensor is designed to wear alongside the brake pads and should be replaced whenever new rear brake pads are fitted to ensure continued monitoring accuracy.
- A damaged or malfunctioning sensor can provide inaccurate brake wear information, potentially leading to unnecessary warning lights or failure to alert the driver when rear brake pads require replacement. If brake pads wear beyond their service limit, braking performance may be reduced and expensive damage to the brake discs can occur.
- Replacing a worn rear brake pad wear sensor restores accurate brake monitoring, ensures proper operation of the warning system and helps maintain safe braking performance. An OE Match replacement provides factory-style fitment, dependable operation and long-term reliability, making it an essential component during rear brake servicing and maintenance.
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Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor - These should be replaced when replacing brake pads.
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Maintain the safety and reliability of your Porsche braking
system with these Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors.
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These OE direct-fit brake wear sensor integrates seamlessly with your Porsche's electronic braking system, ensuring accurate wear monitoring and helping prevent unnecessary brake disc damage caused by excessively worn brake pads.
What Does the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Do?
The brake pad wear sensor is an important safety component that monitors the thickness of the front brake pads. As the friction material wears down, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc, completing an electrical circuit that activates the brake wear warning light on the dashboard.
Its primary functions include:
- Monitoring front brake pad wear.
- Activating the dashboard brake warning light.
- Preventing excessive brake pad wear.
- Helping protect the brake discs from damage.
- Supporting scheduled brake maintenance.
- Improving overall braking safety.
The sensor provides an early warning, allowing brake pads to be replaced before braking performance is compromised.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors are consumable components and are
designed to be replaced during brake servicing. Common reasons for failure
include:
- Normal activation once the brake pads reach their wear limit.
- Heat generated by the braking system.
- Damage during brake pad removal.
- Road debris and moisture.
- Corrosion of the electrical contacts.
- Wiring damage caused by age or movement.
- General wear after years of service.
Once activated, the sensor cannot normally be reused and should always be replaced with new brake pads.
When Should the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Be Replaced?
Replacement is recommended whenever:
- The brake wear warning light is illuminated.
- New front brake pads are installed.
- The sensor has contacted the brake disc.
- The wiring has become damaged.
- Corrosion affects the electrical connector.
- During routine brake servicing.
- As part of a complete front brake overhaul.
Replacing the sensor at the same time as the brake pads ensures accurate future wear monitoring and avoids unnecessary labour costs.
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