i have recently changed my front brake pads and i did everything right, i disconnected the negative terminal on the battery and then changed the pads, fitted the new pads and connected the brake pad sensor to the back of the callpier. A couple of days later, it is now giving a warning that the BRAKE PADS DOWN, but they are brand new pads. Im puzzled as to why this is happening.

can anybody help as i am stump!!!!

Double check you;ve not bent the pins on the connection mate and caused a "cross wire" type scenario.

Must admit i;ve never disconnected the battery to change mine :-/

Check the wire / connection is not damaged also,
If not i suppose it is "possible" that you may have a defective pad!

i cut the wire off the pad, never get any bother.

As its only on one side I would take of the wheel and clean up the connection with contact cleaner and check there isnt any damage to the wiring in any way..

Originally Posted by Ged20d

Yeah i never did that either?

Ditto to that Ged ..I am also wondering if he might have actually triggered and abs warning by pushing the fluid back through the sensors ..if anyone follows my guide I do stipulate clamping the brake hose and ejecting fluid out of the bleed nipples while pushing back the caliper pistons..

thyanks for all your help, i will try cleaning the connecter first then if that doesnt work then i will try and disconnecting it. I dont really want to cut it though, if neither of them two work then i will just put up with it.