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KSE-100074• Front• Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor Kits
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GeoBrakes stocks disc brake pad wear sensor kits confirmed to fit the Volkswagen Golf R, combining the wear sensor probe manufactured to the exact OEM probe length and contact resistance for the Golf R with connector hardware, retaining clips, and in pad-inclusive configurations the brake pads themselves, so the complete brake monitoring system on your Volkswagen Golf R is restored correctly in a single service.
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A brake pad wear sensor kit for the Volkswagen Golf R does one critical thing that a pad change alone cannot: it ensures the brake warning light on your Golf R dashboard accurately reflects the condition of the next set of brake pads. Without a new sensor on the Volkswagen Golf R, the warning system is non-functional from day one of the new pads, there is no advance notice for the next replacement cycle on your Golf R. On Volkswagen Golf R vehicles where a previous service skipped the sensor, the brake warning light may also remain on permanently after new pads are installed on the Golf R.
The kit for your Volkswagen Golf R includes the brake pad wear sensor probe unit manufactured to OEM contact resistance and threshold depth for the Golf R monitoring circuit, the wiring connector mating with the Volkswagen Golf R brake monitoring harness where required, the retaining clip or mounting bracket securing the sensor to the Golf R brake pad or caliper correctly, and in pad-inclusive kits, the brake pads for the Volkswagen Golf R with sensor pre-assembled at factory-correct position on the Golf R pad.
A brake pad wear sensor on the Volkswagen Golf R is a calibrated component manufactured to trigger the Golf R brake warning circuit at a specific remaining pad thickness. Too long and it triggers early on your Volkswagen Golf R, sending drivers for an unnecessary brake service with significant Golf R pad life remaining. Too short and it triggers late or not at all on the Golf R, leaving the driver with no advance warning as the Volkswagen Golf R pads approach the metal backing plate.
Wear sensor compatibility for the Volkswagen Golf R is more exacting than most brake components. Probe length, contact resistance specification, and connector pinout must all match the Golf R brake monitoring circuit exactly. A wrong-spec sensor on your Volkswagen Golf R either triggers warnings at the wrong pad thickness or fails to connect to the existing Golf R harness. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to OEM specification for the Volkswagen Golf R exact year and model, with front and rear positions listed separately.
How do I know if my Volkswagen Golf R has electronic brake pad wear sensors?
Check your Volkswagen Golf R owner's manual for a brake pad warning light in the instrument cluster section. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm whether your Volkswagen Golf R application requires an electronic sensor kit.
Can I buy the wear sensor separately from the brake pads for my Volkswagen Golf R?
Yes. GeoBrakes carries sensors as standalone components and as part of sensor kits for the Volkswagen Golf R. If replacing Golf R pads that did not include a sensor and the existing sensor has already triggered, a standalone sensor or sensor kit is the correct purchase for your Volkswagen Golf R.
Will the brake warning light turn off automatically after installing a new sensor on my Volkswagen Golf R?
On most Volkswagen Golf R vehicles, the brake pad warning light turns off once the new sensor is correctly installed and the ignition is cycled. On some Volkswagen Golf R European platforms, a diagnostic scan tool reset may be required. Check your Golf R service documentation if the light does not clear after installation.