98 STS Brakepad Sensor Questions

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backinblack

Discussion Starter · Nov 5, 2005

Bought a 98 STS with a "Brakepads Need Replaced" message. Had PA inspection done - mechanics says brakepads are good, but sensors for wires are ground away. Am looking on advice on how to fool the computer. Sorry if this offends anyone...otherwise I need to replace pads and sensors. We have state inspections so this feature is more of a pain than a benefit.

Would twisting wires together work? Once that is done, is there a need to clear out the code or will it just not come up anymore? Finally...are there sensors on every wheel, or just one up front and one in back?

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ewill3rd

· #2 · Nov 5, 2005

All 4 wheels should have them.
I can't check right now but I thought the sensors were available separately from the pads.

Once a good sensor is in place the message will go away on it's own.
As far as defeating it goes, I haven't ever tried.
Whoever replaced the pads should have bought pads that came with new sensors.

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JimD

· #3 · Nov 5, 2005

You can turn off the brake pad message by twisting the wires together on the sensor that is worn through. The sensors are available in packages of two and that would be the 'best' fix.
ACDelco pad sets include new sensors.

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El Dobro

· #4 · Nov 5, 2005

GM sells the sensors individually, so you can just replace the bad one. The AC Delco brake sets come with the sensors, but only if they're the OEM spec sets. The Delco Durastop sets do not have them.

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LuborK

· #5 · Nov 28, 2005

Can anyone give me the part number for brake pad sensor for 98 STS? I was trying to find it but I was unsuccessful. Thanks a lot.

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Benjamin Simon

· #6 · Nov 28, 2005

I just cut the wires off and said to hell with the sensor.

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JimD

· #7 · Nov 28, 2005

LuborK said:
Can anyone give me the part number for brake pad sensor for 98 STS? I was trying to find it but I was unsuccessful. Thanks a lot.

18026765

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El Dobro

· #8 · Nov 29, 2005

18026765 is for the front and 18024538 is for the rear.

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cadavev

· #9 · Nov 29, 2005

The DURASTOP Pads are the ceramic ones right cause i am in need to ding brakes on my 98 sts and really want ceramics for low dust and then i guess i need to install new sensors too..see ya

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EcSTSatic

· #10 · Nov 29, 2005

cadavev said:
The DURASTOP Pads are the ceramic ones right cause i am in need to ding brakes on my 98 sts and really want ceramics for low dust and then i guess i need to install new sensors too..see ya

Not sure what "are the ceramic ones right cause i am in need to ding brakes on my 98 sts" means but this thread may help you. Read the last post

http://cadillacforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34183&highlight=durastop+sensor

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cadavev

· #11 · Nov 29, 2005

Thanks for the info very helpful that is why i love this board looks like durastop is the way to go....
Dave

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