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08-26-2008, 08:27 PM
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Brake-pad replacement light
... comes on whenever I am sitting at an intersection holding the brake down all the way. I had new brake-pads put in 2.5 years ago ... do they usually go this fast? How urgent an issue is this? Not that I want to drive it around on worndown pads, but is it something I need to do tomorrow?
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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles 1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles 2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles 1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles 1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car) 
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#2
08-26-2008, 08:28 PM
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You should have quite a bit of pad left when the light comes on, assuming that the pads have worn evenly. Sometimes, however, uneven wear or separation of the pad from the backing plate could be cause for a more urgent response. Typically, there is no need to park the vehicle the instant the light illuminates. You should have thousands of miles to go before metal meets metal.
Last edited by tangofox007; 08-26-2008 at 08:35 PM.
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08-26-2008, 09:17 PM
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You can always take the front tires off and see how much pad is left. That will tell you for sure how long you have.
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Andrew '04 Jetta TDI Wagon  '82 300TD ~ Winnie ~ Sold '77 300D ~ Sold
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08-26-2008, 09:17 PM
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Depending on your driving style 2.5 years is about right for the light to come on, but you can usually go another 2-3,000 miles before you need to change them.
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08-26-2008, 09:56 PM
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my pad light came on about 1 month ago and then never came back on after that.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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08-26-2008, 10:14 PM
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I believe the sensor wears though when the pad is down to about 3mm. Orig thickness on my 99's pads is ~13mm. Is not hard to take a peek at them.
Wear can vary dramaticaly pending driving style. Some folks wear a set out in 20-30K; others 60 or 80K. It amy also be a probelm with the sensor itself.
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Terry Allison N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama 09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA) 09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)
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08-27-2008, 12:01 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll pop the wheels off and take a look on Thursday, assuming it doesn't rain on me. I'll check out the condition of the sensors, too. At least this looks like a job I can do myself ... good to have things to keep me busy, been a bad couple of weeks.
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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles 1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles 2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles 1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles 1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)
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