EBC Redstuff pads with temp sensor?

[Dave149]

I just picked up my new redstuff pads, and the fronts have a wire coming out the top of two of the pads (one for each side). I have never seen this before and couldn't find any info about it on the EBC website. Does anybody know what this is for? The only thing I could think of is a temp sensor, but I really don't know. I've attached a couple of pics.

 

[CPPRHD265]

That'd be my guess too. I'd stick an OHM meter on it, and heat the back up just to see. Really kinda a cool, though for us unused, feature.

 

[RobZilla]

What vehicle are those for? I ordered mine and they look nothing like those, and don't have a wire coming out of them....

 

[Steve-Indy]

Don't you suppose that the wire is for a car that has a "wear sensor" system??!!!

 

[Dave149]

I've never seen an electronic wear sensor system before, but like I said, I have no idea.

RobZilla. They are for my Viper (front).

 

[ViperTony]

It's used for other cars. More info here: http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/601486-quick-ebc-red-brake-question.html

 

[Dave149]

Thanks ViperTony. I guess I will cut the wire off and install.

 

[ViperTony]

If in doubt, call JonB at Partsrack to verify. I haven't installed them, yet, so I can't confirm cutting off the wire is the answer, seems likely. Good luck. - Tony

 

[RobZilla]

I have my pads and rotors should be here Wednesday. These are the pads....

PartsTrain.com - Hard to Find Auto Parts and Truck Parts - 2000 Dodge Viper Brake Pad Set Performance/Accessory

Looking at your they appear to be different, did I order the right pads?

 

[JonB]

The pads fit SOBs that DO use the wire. Just clip it as close to the backing plate as U can

If you get them from PARTSRACK there should be a sticker on the box to tell you that.
If you bought elsewhere, I was sure glad to help.........

 

[goldcup]

Got mine from JonB, did not see the warning sticker and I just whacked it off next to the pad.No worries!!!!

 

[RevHeat]

I whacked mine also. Not needed

 

[Dave149]

Thanks to everybody!!
JonB, I didn't get them from you only because my local distributor could get them and shipping to Canada is extremely expensive. I will need to order a couple of things before spring from you though. I will give you a call soon.
RobZilla - The pads in the pictures on that webpage don't look like the pads on the car, but I think those pictures would be shown no matter what car you picked.