break pad warning light ???

[davidlewis24]

hi boys dose the vectra c have a break light warning light ? its just that i had tracking and balancing done to wheels today and was told that 1or my rear break pads was nearly down to the metal yet ive had no warning lights on the car ?

[kenp]

Not on facelift... only prefacelift have it..

[yysnet]

No need to, you will hear it if your pads are near the way out

[davidlewis24]

No need to, you will hear it if your pads are near the way out

ok mate thanks where is the best place to buy pads and discs ?

[kenp]

No need to, you will hear it if your pads are near the way out

You mean the mecanial warning.. that they also removed? (besides when they are all shot.. and you are on the metal..)

[yysnet]

You mean the mecanial warning.. that they also removed? (besides when they are all shot.. and you are on the metal..)

Well, someone told me that the pads have some materials added in the bottom of the friction pad, and when these materials hit the disc it will make a loud zi~ noise. I think shouldn't been removed isn't it?

[yysnet]

ok mate thanks where is the best place to buy pads and discs ?

try eurocarparts

[kenp]

That might be tru.. i dont know.. never run pads that low...

[davidlewis24]

try eurocarparts

thanks mate just tried them ebay seem cheaper so far but im gonna try my local vx tomorrow with trade club discount see what they come up with

[Ste]

Are the discs also in need of replacing? Mine's on 150K with the original discs all round.

The rear brake pads never had a warning light - it was only on the front left inner pad.

Rear pistons need winding back in - not just pushing in.


Rear pads should be around £20 for a decent set. They are available from all good motors spares factors, just get a decent make. eg Ferodo, Mintex, EPC etc. if the dealer price isn't competitive.