I wanted to swap pads...got stuck. Need direction

[Tommy L Garage]

If my rear brake sensor is in pristine condition, can I zip tie it to the side so I can run my brake pads? Basically I don't want that damn sensor....

I was about to swap my OEM pads for track pads (Ferodo) and found out that the slot for the wear sensor is too thick on the Ferodos so I can't slip it in. I can Dremel it most likely but it won't fit as is. I will be swapping pads a lot. Do I need to run that sensor? Can I just slip it up somewhere and tie it to a brake line or something?

also there is no sensor in the front right?

On a better note I bled my brakes

Thanks!
Tom

[bracer]

Yes you can. That's pretty standard for race pads fyi. There is a front one as well.

[JamesGames]

I just zip tie the sensor away if it doesn't fit. Which enthusiast really needs a low brake pad warning light anyway ...

There is a front and rear sensor. Two total each car. One on each axle, forgot if it was driver's side or passenger.

[Tommy L Garage]

Thanks. These brake sensors are new to me.
My previous track car didn't have them.

Good to know. I'll just tie them up somewhere and we should be good to go!

I appreciate everyone's input.

[2kaccordocoupe]

sensors should be on the front left and rear right corners.

[CanAutM3]

Yes, no problem zip tying the sensor. I actually do this systematically to avoid damaging the sensors when the pads wear down. At the rate I go through pads, I do not need the extra expense of the sensors.

[MarksM]

Don't lose the C-clips the hold the sensors in place