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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I just changed my pads and rotors. The sensor should cost no more than $25. Check Bavarian Auto. They have everything you need.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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why would there be only two sensors for 4 pads? maybe it thinks the wear amount is same on both sides so just uses one side? makes more sense......
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bteljuice1' post='609220' date='Jun 24 2008, 03:15 PM
do they cost more or less then OEM

and how much do they last compared to OEM
anyone?

And wht did we conclude, 2 or 4 sensors? i think 4, thats wht my friend told me he changed the other day
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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just checked in real oem, 1 sensor front left..1 rear left..........2 total
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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how bout for rears?

2 also?
making it 4 total?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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just 2 sensors
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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oh ok, so 2 fronts. left and right. thx snkpkp
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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There are only 2 sensors -one for the front and another for the rear.

There is no need to replace sensors unless they are worn, (the warning light will be permanently on)
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossman_999' post='609370' date='Jun 25 2008, 12:01 AM
There are only 2 sensors -one for the front and another for the rear.

There is no need to replace sensors unless they are worn, (the warning light will be permanently on)

Just had a thought -the UK definitely has this but the US have far more lawyers and they might have fitted more sensors to combat this!
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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There are ONLY 2 sensors total as posted above. There is one in the front and one in the rear. Obviously if you're car is running straight your brake pads are going to wear the same on each side. If not, your car would be pulling one way or the other when you stopped.

You don't have to replace the sensor unless you have already tripped it. Otherwise you can re-use it.
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