Jaguar Xkr Brake Pad Wear Sensor in US

A disc brake pad wear sensor on the Jaguar Xkr is your vehicle's advance warning system for brake pad replacement. It eliminates the need to rely on audible squealing from your Xkr to know your pads are getting thin, instead triggering a dashboard warning light at a preset minimum thickness on the Jaguar Xkr, giving you time to plan the replacement before the pads wear through to the metal backing plate. Replacing a triggered sensor with every Xkr pad change is the only way to keep that early-warning system working for the next service interval.

How the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Works on the Jaguar Xkr

The wear sensor on the Jaguar Xkr is a small probe embedded in or clipped to the brake pad. When the Xkr pad wears down to the replacement threshold, the probe contacts the rotor surface. This contact creates a circuit change that signals the Jaguar Xkr ABS or brake control module, illuminating the brake warning light. Once the probe on the Jaguar Xkr has contacted the rotor, it is destroyed and cannot be reused. It is a single-use component by design on the Xkr.

Why Replace the Wear Sensor at Every Jaguar Xkr Pad Change

Installing fresh brake pads on the Jaguar Xkr without fitting a new wear sensor defeats the entire purpose of having a brake monitoring system on your Xkr. A previously triggered sensor probe is worn through and has no remaining material to detect the next set of Xkr pads wearing down. From day one of the new Jaguar Xkr brake pads, the warning system is non-functional without a new sensor.

Signs the Wear Sensor on Your Jaguar Xkr Needs Replacing

• Brake warning light staying on your Jaguar Xkr after new pads have been fitted
• Intermittent brake warning light on your Xkr that clears and returns without obvious cause
• Visible wear notch or contact mark on the Jaguar Xkr sensor probe tip
• OBD fault codes on your Xkr referencing the brake pad monitoring circuit

Why GeoBrakes for the Jaguar Xkr Brake Pad Wear Sensor

Wear sensor compatibility for the Jaguar Xkr is more exacting than most brake parts. The probe length, contact resistance specification, and connector design must all match the Xkr brake monitoring circuit precisely. A wrong sensor triggers Jaguar Xkr warnings at the wrong pad thickness, or not at all. Every sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to original equipment probe and connector specifications for the Jaguar Xkr, with front and rear positions listed separately.

Frequently Asked Questions - Jaguar Xkr Brake Pad Wear Sensor

Do I need to replace the brake pad wear sensor every time I change pads on my Jaguar Xkr?

Yes, on Jaguar Xkr vehicles equipped with electronic wear sensors. The sensor probe on your Xkr is a single-use component. Once it has contacted the rotor and triggered the Xkr warning light, the probe is consumed. Always replace the Jaguar Xkr sensor during every pad change.

Does my Jaguar Xkr have electronic brake pad wear sensors?

Many vehicles use a mechanical wear indicator instead of electronic sensors. Check your Jaguar Xkr owner's manual or use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm whether your Xkr uses an electronic pad monitoring system.

Can a faulty wear sensor keep the brake warning light on my Jaguar Xkr on after new pads are installed?

Yes. If the Jaguar Xkr wear sensor from a previous brake service was not replaced, or if the probe has been damaged on your Xkr, the brake warning light will remain on even with new pads. Replacing the Xkr sensor will clear the fault and restore normal operation.