Essential Role of Brake Wear Sender Unit 🚗

The brake wear sender unit is a crucial element in your vehicle's braking system, primarily aimed at maintaining safety and performance. It functions by monitoring the brake pad's thickness and warning the driver when it's time for a replacement. This proactive alert system ensures that your vehicle retains optimal braking efficiency, and prevents potential damage to the more expensive brake components like rotors.

Functionality of the Sender Unit 🔧

This unit is embedded in the brake pad assembly and works by closing or breaking a circuit. As the brake pads wear down, the sender unit detects when the pad material becomes too thin. When it reaches a specific level, the circuit breaks, triggering a warning light on the dashboard. This enables timely maintenance, thus safeguarding your vehicle’s braking system.

Consequences of a Malfunction ❌

If this sender unit fails, the brake warning light may not activate. As a result, you may unknowingly drive with worn-out brake pads, leading to reduced braking efficiency, potential brake failure, and damage to the brake rotors. Regular checks and timely replacement of this part are advisable to ensure continued safety and cost savings in brake maintenance.

Compatibility 📋

This component is compatible with a wide range of models and is specifically designed for the following:

• R 63 Amg
• Ml 300
• R 320 4Matic
• R 280 Cdi / R 300 Cdi
• R 280 / R 300
• Gl 320 Cdi / Gl 350 Bluetec 4Matic
• Gle 350 D 4Matic
• Gl 450 4Matic
• R 500 4Matic
• Gl/Gls 350 Cdi/D 4Matic
• R 350 Bluetec 4Matic
• Ml 500 4Matic
• Gle 320 4Matic
• Ml/Gle 320 4Matic
• Ml 300 4Matic
• Ml/Gle 350 Bluetec/D 4Matic
• R 500 4Matic / R 550 4Matic Usa
• Ml/Gle 350
• Ml/Gle 450 Sport Amg 4Matic
• R 350 4Matic
• Gle 43 4Matic
• Ml 280 Cdi 4Matic / Ml 300 Cdi 4Matic
• Ml 420 Cdi 4Matic / Ml 450 Cdi 4Matic
• R 500 4Matic / R 550 4Matic Japan
• Gl 500 4Matic / Gl 550 4Matic Usa/Japan
• Ml 500/550 4Matic / Gle 500/550 4Matic
• R 280 4Matic / R 300 4Matic
• R 320 Cdi 4Matic / R 350 Cdi 4Matic
• Gle 500 4Matic
• R 300 Cdi