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(Message started by: micky5 on Oct 25^th, 2006, 3:23pm)

Title: brake pads
Post by micky5 on Oct 25^th, 2006, 3:23pm

hi does anyone know if i need pads with sensors all round on my 1996, 2.3 Ultima, or just on the front pads? thank you.... Micky

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by taliban on Oct 26^th, 2006, 3:47pm

others may disagree with me, and i wouldnt advice this if i were a cossie owner, but why not go for pads without the sensor, the cheaper makes supply them without the sensor, and it'll encourage you to inspect the brakes more frequently, which isnt a bad thing....

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by Highlander on Oct 26^th, 2006, 3:58pm

I've never seen pad sensors on a Scorpio, theres nowhere to plug them in :) arent they for the Granada??

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by Dave on Oct 26^th, 2006, 4:00pm

My 24v pads just wore out and there was no warning lights, its best to check them "manually" anyway as the sensor could get damaged or broken and not give warning anyway.

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by taliban on Oct 26^th, 2006, 4:00pm

well, i was assuming the oem have sensors, the discs and pads i bought (cheap aftermarket) state that the pads dont come with sensors...

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by micky5 on Oct 26^th, 2006, 4:16pm

[tr][/tr]thank you guys, i`lll do that then, thats a good idea from you all, thanks again. : Micky5 :)

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by Octavian_P on Oct 26^th, 2006, 6:31pm

The Scorpio doesn't have sensor for brake pads. I always get asked at ford if i want the sensor one or not.....I think somwhere there's a mistake done....and they have mixed'em up

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by taliban on Oct 27^th, 2006, 12:22am

must admit im suprised that a car that has virtually everything (EXCEPT A COFFEE CUP HOLDER!!!!!!!) doesnt use brake pad sensors....

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by Pegasus on Oct 27^th, 2006, 8:23pm

Just changed the front pads on my Cossie - they had sensor connections but nowhere to plug 'em into - so just cut them off. Dave & Taliban's right - best to check pads yourself.

Paul

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by cossie_al on Oct 27^th, 2006, 10:20pm

[] with the above.
My rear ones came with sensors couldnt find anywhere to plug them in so they got snipped off.
Using EBC green stuff on the front and find them great for stopping and very little dust on the wheels, which is always a good thing. My front flexis were perished so I did goodridge all round, first time out the seat belt got a good test couldnt believe the difference :o

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by taliban on Oct 27^th, 2006, 11:36pm

' first time out the seat belt got a good test couldnt believe the difference '

that'll be the goodridge hoses, they make a hell of a difference....

Title: Re: brake pads
Post by cossie_al on Oct 27^th, 2006, 11:38pm

Yep every bike I had got them first time I used em on a car though :D