{"product_id":"dorman-bw1042-disc-brake-pad-wear-sensor-front-or-rear","title":"Dorman BW1042 Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor - Front or Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman BW1042 Brake Pad Wear Sensor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman BW1042 is a disc brake pad wear sensor for vehicles equipped with a brake wear warning system. It is built to match original equipment performance on specified applications and is a direct replacement when the existing sensor is damaged, has an internal failure, or is replaced with new brake pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Sprinter 3500XD rear brake applications, this sensor helps keep the driver informed when pad life is getting low. The BW1042 part number is also a practical OE-style replacement for service work on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brake systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc brake pad wear sensor for brake warning system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE-style replacement designed for specified Mercedes-Benz applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack connector with oval shape and female connector design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-wire harness with 4-inch wiring harness length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring harness included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grommets included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for worn, damaged, or failed wear sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman brake wear sensor is engineered for rear and front brake service on select Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 models and rear service on the Sprinter 3500XD. It is designed to restore the brake pad wear monitoring function so the vehicle can alert the driver when pad thickness reaches the service threshold. The BW1042 part number cross-references Beck\/Arnley 084-1657 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this sensor when replacing brake pads on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 or Sprinter 3500XD and the original wear sensor is no longer functioning correctly. The connector layout, terminal design, and harness length are specified to align with the original equipment style on listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake warning light triggered by a failed pad wear sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of brake pad wear monitoring after pad replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor damage from brake service or road debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal electrical failure in the wear sensor circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect or inconsistent pad wear warning readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the wear sensor whenever the corresponding brake pads are replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the connector, harness routing, and mounting points before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify position and notes carefully: Fits 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, front or rear depending on model year and DRW configuration; Fits 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD, rear with manually operated parking brake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the vehicle uses the listed brake wear sensor style before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this sensor as an OE-style replacement for specified vehicles, with performance intended to align with the original part on listed Mercedes-Benz Sprinter applications. BW1042 is built for direct service replacement where the factory wear sensor has failed or the brake system requires a new sensor during pad replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52918201876661,"sku":"BKKX-BW1042","price":34.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/DB_BW1042_FRO.jpg?v=1785567339","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-bw1042-disc-brake-pad-wear-sensor-front-or-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}