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Brake Pad Wear Sensor

Critical For Operation

Brakes

Monitors brake pad wear and alerts the driver when the pads need replacing.

The brake pad wear sensor detects when the brake pads have worn down to a certain level and sends a signal to the dashboard, alerting the driver that the pads need replacement.

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Typical part cost
$20–$80🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Brake Pad Wear Sensor is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Brake wear warning light
Worn brake pads
Poor braking performance
Noise during braking
No signal from sensor
Brakes not working

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Brake Pad Wear Sensor(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Brake Pad Wear Sensor(s)

No standard interval on file

Test Brake Pad Wear Sensor(s)

No standard interval on file