[DCP]

I changed rear pads and reused the sensor. Apparently, I didn't get it inserted properly because the sensor came out and shredded. I installed a new sensor, but nothing seems to make it lock into place in the brake pad. There was a U shaped piece of metal which I thought was part of the old sensor which I jammed into the sensor slot and then I pushed the new sensor. It might work, but I am wondering if I am missing a piece here. I am not seeing anything on a parts diagram. I used OEM pads.

Any ideas are welcome. Thanks.

[BKV122]

I had some trouble putting my front sensor in but finally managed to get it in, is the sensor oem

[DCP]

Originally Posted by BKV122

I had some trouble putting my front sensor in but finally managed to get it in, is the sensor oem

Yes. I bought it from the dealer along with the pads.

[fdriller9]

The old sensor being shredded sounds like it was forced out of its position and may have caused some damage. Why would you reuse a sensor? To my understanding, the sensors wear with the pads and need to be replaced once worn/pads are replaced.

[yamazaho]

Originally Posted by *********

The old sensor being shredded sounds like it was forced out of its position and may have caused some damage. Why would you reuse a sensor? To my understanding, the sensors wear with the pads and need to be replaced once worn/pads are replaced.

Yeah that's what the dealer says. But I did not do that when I replaced my pads. My pads were worn alright, but no where near the sensor. I don't really give a crap about replacing that unless it's torn/shredded.

[DCP]

Originally Posted by *********

The old sensor being shredded sounds like it was forced out of its position and may have caused some damage. Why would you reuse a sensor? To my understanding, the sensors wear with the pads and need to be replaced once worn/pads are replaced.

I replaced the pads because I was going to a track weekend. The pads were not worn enough to get into the sensor, so the sensor wasn't worn at all. I just didn't want to run out of brake pads at the track. I have reused sensors in other cars without problem.

My problem now is that, having destroyed the old one by not having it locked into place, I cannot figure out how the sensor is supposed to lock into place. The end of the sensor has pieces of metal which seem to be part of a clip, but the place where it goes on the pad is just smooth offering nothing into which the sensor clips.