Brakes - Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor Service Precautions
No: 70/04/04/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 20 August 2004
Pad Wear Sensor Damage
85
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
New Range Rover (LM)
All
SITUATION:
BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR DAMAGED DURING REPAIRS
Incorrect methods used to remove the front brake pad wear sensor from the brake calliper during repairs can lead to sensor failure. The failure is
characterized by a fracture through the body of the front brake pad wear sensor. The cause of failure is generally the result of removal of the wear
sensor from the brake calliper by using a screwdriver or levering device.
RESOLUTION:
REMOVE SENSOR WITHOUT USING TOOLS
The front brake pad wear sensor MUST only be removed by hand. Move the front brake pad wear sensor from left-to-right and then up-and-down
repeating the motion until the sensor can be withdrawn from the brake calliper.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Information Only
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
Information Only
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
