Brakes.
07-18-16, 03:19 PM
#31
So all in all $950-1050 wouldn't be horrible to do all four corners including rotors at dealer? I can afford it no problem, the next well regarded alternative (Davenport Motor) isn't much cheaper.
Those sensors are seriously a pain in the ***. Is it protocol for any Lexus service advisor to let someone know about these things before they need replaced? If not at last service then at the last visit (RR Air shock replacement) someone could have told me about this upcoming issue.
Those sensors are seriously a pain in the ***. Is it protocol for any Lexus service advisor to let someone know about these things before they need replaced? If not at last service then at the last visit (RR Air shock replacement) someone could have told me about this upcoming issue.
07-18-16, 04:40 PM
#32
Lexus Test Driver
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I kinda beat them up about it since it shouldn't have gotten to this point. I never brake hard enough to have noticed a difference so a little reminder when the back set got down to 3/16 (before the brake wear sensor had to force your hand) would have been excellent.
07-20-16, 05:00 PM
#34
Lexus Test Driver
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They good willed the rear brake wear sensors due to meticulous service history and the fact that the rear pads should have been recommended the last time the car was in the shop. (Air shock failure)
07-23-16, 05:35 PM
#35
Instructor
If it isn't listed on the receipt, it has a low chance of being addressed. For instance: remove o-rings, clean and lube pistons. The aforementioned are not removed to swap pads or rotors so you may want to make mention these steps to the service coordinator if you want them addressed.
Last edited by superdenso; 07-23-16 at 05:38 PM.
07-24-16, 09:27 AM
#36
Instructor
Brake pads sensors are just two wires & extremely low tech
Raybestos Brake sensors are $10 ($35 for the S) :
Front: EWS-104
Rear: EWS-105
Rear (S): EWS-110
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=ls460+raybestos
The brake sensor itself is normally a wire that is encapsulated by a plastic compound. Once the compound wears down to what is considered a minimum wear level on the brake pads, the metal wire makes contact with the metal brake rotor, creating a light to display on the car's dash. This holds true for the rear brake pads and rotors, too.
Courtesy: performancebrake.com
Front: EWS-104
Rear: EWS-105
Rear (S): EWS-110
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=ls460+raybestos
The brake sensor itself is normally a wire that is encapsulated by a plastic compound. Once the compound wears down to what is considered a minimum wear level on the brake pads, the metal wire makes contact with the metal brake rotor, creating a light to display on the car's dash. This holds true for the rear brake pads and rotors, too.
Courtesy: performancebrake.com
Last edited by superdenso; 07-24-16 at 09:38 AM.
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