Brake pad warning light.

[Spearmint]

Just changed my discs and pads today. Low pad warning light still on. The rear pads look low. I didn't think there was a sensor on them?

When I changed them today I managed to snap one of the sensors on the front anyway. So just cut them off and tied them back out of the way. Might just take the bloody bulb out of the dash!

[ROG]

The sensors need replacing with each set of pads if you bother to fit them, if not If they dont go out from being cut off, try twisting the 2 internal wires from each sensor together, it works one way or the other i just cant remember which way

[Spearmint]

Yeah, can remember it's the gain of an earth puts the light on. Next time I rotate the wheels I'll do that. Till then I'll live with that stupid orange light!

[Johnnytenpints]

Mine have been joined together but one's come loose, so that's another little problem to sort out.

[Blossey]

No sensors on the rears. Local motor factors do them for a couple of quid or so if I remember correctly, do it now or it'll drive you crazy, and then you won't have to explain it everytime someone gets in your car!

[Spearmint]

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LOL. Yeah done that 5 times already. Which is a ball ache when you try and convince someone with no knowledge of cars and the like that it's perfectly safe!

[TommyC]

I Don't have that problem!! Sorted my wear indicators when i fitted these babys!!!!!!

[Add_Gee]

Same here, dam light, everyone asks what it is.

How much are the sensors and do you get the loom with them?

[Blossey]

For a few quid you just get the connector wire from the inside of the wheel arch to the actual brake caliper, about 1 foot in length. This is the bit that needs replacing, its a simple connector and 'should' be all you need. Will check invoice when I'm home tonight and let you know how much.

[dj_smurph]

goto to autovaux get them in double quick time csnt remeber the price

[midnightv6]

I have had similar problems....just forked out for new discs and pads all round.
The pad sensors were £7.50 from my local car spares place.

Looking to fit them this weekend...and hope it gets rid of my TC cutting in.
Will be cleaning the cogs properly too.
Is there anything else I should be checking at the same time????

[midnightv6]

Fitted the new bits this weekend.....
New Calipers for the rear.
New discs all round with pads and pad sensors.
Cleaned up the front calipers and wire brushed the TC cogs, then finished them off with a few squirts of WD40.
All is now working prfectly and no TC or ABS lights at all!

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[lammy]

How did you sort the traction control?..couldn't do a simple guide could ya?..mines a bit tempramental to say the least and comes on when it likes!

[LewJamBen]

Sensors from LMF Vauxhall cost me 13 pounds the pair.
01858 433599

[big_gordy]

The sensors cost £34.30 +vat for the Pair from Vauxhall

Part Number:- 90335784 this is for the 2.0 16v Ecotec