Brakes - Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor Service Precautions

No: 70/04/04/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 20 August 2004

Pad Wear Sensor Damage

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the front brake pad wear sensor from left-to-right and then up-and-down repeating the motion until the sensor can be withdrawn from the brake calliper.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.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.