PowerStop SW-0482 Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor - Front

Front Euro-Stop Brake Wear Sensor

PowerStop SW-0482 is a front electronic brake pad wear sensor for Euro-style brake systems. It is built to match OEM form, fit, and function, with temperature-resistant construction for stable conductivity over long service intervals. Compatible With select BMW front brake applications, including 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, M2, M3, and M4 models.

Key Features

• Front disc brake pad wear sensor for electronic wear monitoring
• OE-style fitment for BMW Euro brake applications
• Designed to meet or exceed OEM requirements
• Built to withstand extreme temperatures
• Gray female connector with oval shape and pin terminals
• Wiring harness length: 26.57 in / 675 mm
• Includes grommets and a 2-wire harness layout

Product Details

PowerStop Euro-Stop Electronic Brake Wear Sensor SW-0482 is made for drivers replacing worn front brake pad sensors during brake service. The sensor is engineered to restore the factory-style warning system used on many BMW models, helping the vehicle monitor pad wear accurately after pad and rotor replacement. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 084-1949 and Raybestos Brakes EWS160 for the same application. It is a direct-fit front sensor for BMW 230i, 330i, 430i, M240i, M2, M3, and M4 front brake setups across the listed model years.

What It Helps Solve

• Brake wear warning light stays on after pad replacement
• Damaged or brittle original front wear sensor wiring
• Inaccurate pad wear monitoring on BMW electronic brake systems
• Sensor failure caused by heat and repeated brake cycles
• Need for an OE-style replacement during front brake service

Installation Notes and Tips

Install SW-0482 on the front axle only and verify connector shape, terminal style, and harness routing before final assembly. Replace the sensor when servicing front brake pads so the warning system can reset properly. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for BMW 320i, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, M235i, and related front applications before installation. For 2012-2013 BMW 328i, this sensor does not apply to Blue Painted Caliper vehicles.

Quality Assurance

PowerStop designs Euro-Stop brake wear sensors to match original equipment requirements for form, fit, and function. The SW-0482 is built for long-term conductivity and temperature resistance to support reliable brake wear monitoring in demanding driving conditions.