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VIDEO: Managing Brake Wear On Fleet Applications

Andrew Markel’s fourth out of 4 brake tips involves fleet rotors and pads, and how choosing the right match can minimize downtime.

GM Tech Tip: Uneven Brake Wear

During a brake inspection, some complaints of uneven front brake pad wear have been reported.

Brake Pad Wear Sensors

Brake pad wear sensors have been around for years and continue to evolve.

VW/AUDI/BMW/Mercedes: Brake Pad Wear Sensors Diagnostics

BMW, VW/Audi and Mercedes use brake pad wear sensors. How do you tell if a sensor is defective or worn?

Audi Brake Pad Wear Sensors

The concept to understand with these sensors is electrical resistance, noting that the highest-level resistor is air.

Maintenance IQ: Winter Brake Pad Wear (VIDEO)

Brake inspection is critical no matter the time of year. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Sensors And How They Work

The sensor warns you when it’s time for new brake pads. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Electric Brake Pad Wear Sensors

Never forget to reset the brake life service indicator. Read this technical article before your next brake job.

VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Specification

Andrew Markel explains how minimum wear and discard specifications of the brake pads and rotor (disc) are related to the caliper and piston. If a technician fails to measure the rotor when the pads are replaced, it could cause a hydraulic failure when the pads wear out.

VIDEO: How Brake Pad Wear Sensors Work And Why You Need To Replace Them

When replacing brake pads it is essential that you also replace the wear sensors too. Typically, the part that fails is the connector itself. Andrew Markel explains how this works and why it is so important to remember on your next brake job.