***brake pad warning light***

tonygold · 21st June 2007, 07:32

hi all
driving home last night, a yellow brake pad warning light came on (and stayed on) continuously. how much in advance does this warning kick in? i cannot get the pads done for about 3-4 days and i will drive about 300 miles (traffic and motorways) in this time.
will this be ok??

many thanks
tony.

rdholmes · 21st June 2007, 07:41

Not sure, but I believe, that the indicator comes on at the time its suggested the pads are wearing down. It should be safe to drive for a while but I'd have them checked asap.

Minimum pad thickness is 2mm which is when I guess the light comes on. Light braking should be fine until you can get it checked out and/or pads renewed.

Obvious I know but .... never risk it with brakes - stopping tends to be important. I'd try and get the car in sooner.

tonygold · 21st June 2007, 07:48

thanks for speedy reply ron.
have booked it in for the weekend.
thanks.

rdholmes · 21st June 2007, 07:53

Better safe than sorry !

Welcome alomng as a new member anyway, even though you joined in 06 you haven't posted much).

I joined originally as I had a starting problem and have stayed on line since. Some of the stuff on here is really quite useful.

How long you had your car?

JohnDotCom · 21st June 2007, 08:28

You should be OK with that mileage, but with the Auto's you do use the brakes a lot more.
Obviously you don't want to score or damage the discs.
So get them done asap, and you may have to change the Wear Sensor too as they often fail on changing Pads.

I have merged your threads on same subject Tony to prevent duplication of answers.

Keith · 21st June 2007, 10:26

As john said leaving it too long will destroy the sensor but otoh they normally snap on removal anyway if the sensor is damaged the brake warning light will probably remain on permanently

a replacement is only approx £8 so worth ensuring wherever it is booked in with have one available

raykay · 21st June 2007, 13:16

If the warning light is on, the sensor that caused it will have to be replaced as the loop of wire in the tip will be worn away, and as has been said before, the other one will probably break when you try to remove it.

jedidaz · 23rd June 2007, 19:12

snip the wires and join them. no need for a new sensor then. i'm a professional cheap skate!

Edit by GG. This is not recommended and certainly not condoned by the club

GreyGhost · 23rd June 2007, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedidaz

snip the wires and join them. no need for a new sensor then. i'm a professional cheap skate!

All very well, but then you have disabled the sensor, better to spend the £15.00 per pair and be warned if your pads need replacing.

BTW welcome to the forum and the club.

21st June 2007, 07:32	#1
tonygold Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ilford, essex Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	*brake pad warning light* hi all driving home last night, a yellow brake pad warning light came on (and stayed on) continuously. how much in advance does this warning kick in? i cannot get the pads done for about 3-4 days and i will drive about 300 miles (traffic and motorways) in this time. will this be ok?? many thanks tony.

21st June 2007, 07:41	#2
rdholmes Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodley Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not sure, but I believe, that the indicator comes on at the time its suggested the pads are wearing down. It should be safe to drive for a while but I'd have them checked asap. Minimum pad thickness is 2mm which is when I guess the light comes on. Light braking should be fine until you can get it checked out and/or pads renewed. Obvious I know but .... never risk it with brakes - stopping tends to be important. I'd try and get the car in sooner. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Cheers Roy

21st June 2007, 07:53	#4
rdholmes Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodley Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Better safe than sorry ! Welcome alomng as a new member anyway, even though you joined in 06 you haven't posted much). I joined originally as I had a starting problem and have stayed on line since. Some of the stuff on here is really quite useful. How long you had your car? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Cheers Roy

21st June 2007, 08:28	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	You should be OK with that mileage, but with the Auto's you do use the brakes a lot more. Obviously you don't want to score or damage the discs. So get them done asap, and you may have to change the Wear Sensor too as they often fail on changing Pads. I have merged your threads on same subject Tony to prevent duplication of answers. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 21st June 2007 at 08:39.. Reason: Added Comment

23rd June 2007, 19:12	#8
jedidaz Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leigh Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	snip the wires and join them. no need for a new sensor then. i'm a professional cheap skate! Edit by GG. This is not recommended and certainly not condoned by the club Last edited by GreyGhost; 23rd June 2007 at 19:53.. Reason: Adding proper advice

21st June 2007, 07:48	#3
tonygold Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ilford, essex Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for speedy reply ron. have booked it in for the weekend. thanks.

21st June 2007, 10:26	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	As john said leaving it too long will destroy the sensor but otoh they normally snap on removal anyway if the sensor is damaged the brake warning light will probably remain on permanently a replacement is only approx £8 so worth ensuring wherever it is booked in with have one available

21st June 2007, 13:16	#7
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	If the warning light is on, the sensor that caused it will have to be replaced as the loop of wire in the tip will be worn away, and as has been said before, the other one will probably break when you try to remove it.