Brake Pad Sensor

Stop-and-go traffic, abrupt braking, and the rigors of daily car use can wear out your brake pads in no time. In the past, there was no way of knowing whether the brake pads are already too worn out to use safely. Times have changed, though, and thanks to technology, you can use a Brake Pad Sensor to monitor your brake pads' condition. Typical brake pad sensors are U-shaped copper wires, which are connected to your dashboard. When the brake pads become too thin, there's a LED indicator that will light up to let you know. The actual sensor can be found near the brake pads and most vehicles use at least two brake pad sensors. Wondering how the sensors work? Well, when a brake pad's friction material is reduced to 2-mm thick, the rotor tears a small plastic bump on the sensor and cuts it in two. As mentioned earlier, the wire is connected to the dashboard. When it's already broken, an open circuit is created. The LED indicator then lights up and lets you know that you need to replace your brake pads as soon as possible. Brake pad sensors can only be used once, though. If you need a new Brake Pad Sensor, you don't need to go far because Auto Parts Warehouse offers brake pad sensors from the best brands. Our store's easy-to-use catalog will make it easy for you to place an order.