Wtf is this on my brake pad?

[peytonracer4]

I'm trying to install a sensor on my fronts because it's just not there. Is seems like there's some spring in its place.
What is this? How am I supposed to install the sensor now?

[kennyvb]

The spring is probably the retaining spring for the sensor

[PNWDan]

The sensor and spring usually go together.

[peytonracer4]

wow i'm a moron. i meant to attach the picture of it.
if the spring and sensor go together i'm confused. how do i get the sensor in there?

[luTTz]

The sensor has a little metal nub on it that fits into the hole directly in the center of that spring. you'll probably have to remove the pad and squeeze it in with a pair of pliers.

[peytonracer4]

The sensor has a little metal nub on it that fits into the hole directly in the center of that spring. you'll probably have to remove the pad and squeeze it in with a pair of pliers.

oh i think i see.
so this is a rear sensor:

and this is a front sensor?

[luTTz]

correct.

[peytonracer4]

correct.

Alright good. Is it impossible to insert the sensor without taking anything apart? It seems like I'd be able to stick it in as is.

[ButtJuice]

You have to take your brake pads off then insert the sensor. Take your time and figure out the placement, it's not that hard.

Pad off, place sensor in slot (you don't need any tools to do so), put pad back in & drive.

[MR 325]

Jesus, just pull off the caliper. It's 2 bolts.

[Madhatter]

Its not even 2 bolts. You only need to remove the bottom one and you can hinge the caliper up and remove it with the top slide still in place.

To the OP. If your pads were new you could probably get it in there without removing the caliper, but its tight otherwise. It's an easy job to do though.

[peytonracer4]

my pads are pretty new. i'm willing to bet i can get the sensor in there without removing the caliper but we'll see.
thanks for the pictures. they helped me understand what it should look like assembled.

[PNWDan]

my pads are pretty new. i'm willing to bet i can get the sensor in there without removing the caliper but we'll see.
thanks for the pictures. they helped me understand what it should look like assembled.

Funny thing is, I threw mine away and just jumpered the wires. I hate the idiot lights on these cars. I dont need a sensor to tell me to check my brake pads lol