What is the purpose of a brake wear lead sensor?

A brake wear lead sensor is designed to alert you when your brake pads are getting thin. It makes contact with the rotor and creates a squealing sound, indicating it's time to replace your brake pads before they cause damage to the rotors.

How do I know if I need to replace these wear leads?

You'll typically hear a high-pitched squealing or grinding noise coming from your brakes when you apply them. This sound is the wear indicator making contact with the rotor, signaling that your brake pads are worn down.

Do these wear leads come with new brake pads?

These are sold separately as brake hardware. While they are designed to work with specific brake pads, they do not typically come included with the brake pads themselves.

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EBC 11-15 Audi Q7 3.0 Supercharged Front Wear Leads

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Brand: EBC
Part #: EFA072
UPC: 840655093640

EBC 11-15 Audi Q7 3.0 Supercharged Front Wear Leads

Name: EBC 11-15 Audi Q7 3.0 Supercharged Front Wear Leads
Brand: EBC
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Fits 2004-2017 Volkswagen Touareg. EBC front brake wear leads help protect your rotors from metal-to-metal contact.

Key Features

Fits 2004-2017 Volkswagen Touareg, 2007-2015 Audi Q7, and 2003-2006, 2008-2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Helps protect your rotors from metal-to-metal contact.
Provides an audible warning when brake pads are worn.
Designed for use with FMSI pad number D1130.
This is a front brake wear lead sensor.

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Fits these vehicles

Audi Q7 2007-2015
Porsche Cayenne 2003-2006, 2008-2010
Volkswagen Touareg 2004-2017

Product Details

EBC is known for making a wide range of brake components, and these front brake wear leads are a small but important part of your braking system. They're designed to give you an audible warning before your brake pads wear down too far, helping to prevent serious damage to your rotors. If you're hearing a squealing or grinding noise when you brake, it might be time to check your pads and consider replacing these leads.

These wear leads are designed to work with specific brake pad numbers, like the FMSI D1130, and are a simple addition to your brake pad replacement job. They simply clip onto the brake pad and make contact with the rotor when the pad material gets thin. This contact creates a squealing sound that alerts you to the need for new pads, saving you from potentially costly rotor replacement down the line.