Brake Pad Warning Light

[koro]

Hi,

VW Sharan 1.9tdi Wreg.

After the dashboard brake warning light came on I checked the pads and oil

level which were OK. Does anyone know of any common faults which might

be causing this light to stay on permenantly.

 

Many thanks,

 

<_<

[Masked Marauder]

The pad warning light works on a "closed loop" system. When the pad wears down, the loop contacts the disk, and the disk wears through the wire, breaking the loop.

 

So the loop has failed somewhere. It could be a corroded connector or wire, or a wire broken at the pad (most common failure)

 

Unplug the pads one at a time and check for corrosion in the connector, if it is clean then put a wire loop in and switch on the ignition and see if the lamp goes out.

[Buncers]

Is this also the Hand-brake warning light - as is on my model.

 

If so, it could be a faulty hand-brake switch

[koro]

Many thanks Masked Marauder, I will do as you suggest.

 

Koro

[koro]

Buncers

 

I have just re-read your post, I am not sure if it is the Hand Brake warning light as well. Though will have a look at it again to check out your sugestion also.

 

Many Thanks

Koro

[Dave-G]

Be advised that some of these pads have the "loop" in a "plenty of pad material left yet" area.

 

:angry: I reckon this is so the "service technicians"(during a service) get to see if the pads will last till your NEXT 10,000 mile service without getting their hands dirty <_<