PotatoOfDestiny
Member Since: 04 Jan 2021
Location: Preston
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I'm currently rebuilding my brakes on my D3. I have new wear sensors for the front and back. After removing the rear sensor, I got lazy and instead of checking the part numbers I just opened both new ones to see which one matched the old one. I then realised that there is no discernible difference between the 2 new ones and I no longer know which is which.
Does it matter at if I effectively put a front sensor on the back and vice versa? Or will the car know and punish me?
I thought that the rubber grommets would line up with the fixing points, but they can move along the wire.
Ta in advance for any help!
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 21st Jun 2021 10:45 pm |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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Usually green to the front and white to the rear, if they are genuine
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| 21st Jun 2021 11:02 pm |
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PotatoOfDestiny
Member Since: 04 Jan 2021
Location: Preston
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Both are britpart (I should have known better!) And both are green 
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| 21st Jun 2021 11:11 pm |
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mlevett
Member Since: 22 Jun 2021
Location: Waterlooville
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I imagine they are the same, if they are the same as my Jag and D3. its basically a loop of wire that gets broken when the pads ware down enough. so nothing more cleaver then that.
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| 22nd Jun 2021 12:57 pm |
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PotatoOfDestiny
Member Since: 04 Jan 2021
Location: Preston
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Yeah... turns out that the front and rear are different cables as if suspected, however despite 2 different part codes on the packaging, I have 2 front cables. I've installed a front cable on the rear (for now, just to avoid warning lights) although the plug fits, it won't properly latch. Cheers for the help
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| 23rd Jun 2021 9:24 am |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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If you the old one you can cut off the end at the brake caliper
pair the wires and twist together as a temp fix
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| 23rd Jun 2021 11:18 am |
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