Changing to Mintex...but do I need pads with sensors for my early 96 A4?

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01-04-2001, 07:36 PM

dbtong

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Changing to Mintex...but do I need pads with sensors for my early 96 A4?

When I went to order my brakepads (Mintex Reds), the shop asked if I had brake sensors. Without having to take the wheel off, how will I know? Do certain models have these sensors? Mine is very early 96...first purchased/sold on October 95.

Thanks in advance...as usual!

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01-04-2001, 08:33 PM

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No. '96 does not have wear sensors.

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01-05-2001, 06:26 AM

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If sensor on pad, cut it off as close to the pad as you can. I did this on my 97.

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01-05-2001, 07:48 AM

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Same question for a 1999 A4 (not 99.5)?

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01-05-2001, 09:08 AM

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if the 99 has the wear sensor, then you should get pads w/sensor.

If you have the sensor on your car, but you do not buy pads with the sensors, you will need to run a loop in the car's sensor, where is connects to the brake pad sensor. Otherwise, your brake-wear indicator will always be on.

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