: > >> Mechanic said 'They're new brakes and will need bedding in', didn't : want : > >> to seem like complete F-wit so didn't ask him what he meant. AS a : result : > >> I've been leaving larger stopping distances between : cars/lights/junctions : > >> etc. and using gearbox for more engine braking whilst being quite light : > >> on : > >> the pedal. : > >>
: > >> Is it just the sensor playing up as the pads/discs are new or does the : > >> sensor need some form of 'tweaking' after new brakes are fitted? : > >>
: > >> Thanks in advance for advice. : > >>
: > > Technically, as soon as the pads are replaced the light should go out. : > > The way it works is within the pad there are fine electrical fibres : > > towards the end of the pad and they 'complete the circuit' so to speak : and : > > make the light come on on your dash. : > >
: > > Assuming he has changed the pads then I would guess that one of the : wires : > > that goes into the pads is loose/become disconnected and is earthing out : > > on the caliper or a piece of metal. This is what happened to me. : > >
: > > I would be tempted to jack it up and have a look by taking the wheels : > > off - follow the wires that come out of the pad and join the car wiring. : > > See if the place where they come out of the pad is loose. : > >
: > > If you don't want to do it, go back to your mechanic, and b*llock him : for : > > stringing you a load of sh*te about "bedding in periods" as that is : > > irrelavant as doesnt concern the light. Will probably take him about
15 : > > minutes. : > >
: > > HTH and I hope i'm right, : > > Oli : > >
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: : wires on the pads are catching either wheel or disc bad workmanship