Vemo V45-72-0022 Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor - Rear

Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor for Porsche and Volkswagen

The Vemo V45-72-0022 is a rear disc brake pad wear sensor built for select Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera, and Volkswagen Touareg applications. It monitors pad wear through the rear brake system and helps maintain accurate wear indication when the original sensor reaches service limits.

VEMO focuses on application-specific brake and sensor components, and this part follows the dimensions and connector-style requirements used on the listed vehicles. For buyers searching for a rear brake pad wear sensor for Porsche Cayenne or Volkswagen Touareg, V45-72-0022 provides a direct-fit reference by vehicle, position, and brake type.

Key Features

• Disc brake pad wear sensor for rear brake applications
• Length: 155 mm; warning contact length: 138 mm
• Height: 20 mm; width: 21 mm
• Lightweight sensor design at 0.011 kg
• Packaged dimensions: 15.5 cm x 2 cm x 2.1 cm
• Fits rear brake systems on select Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera, and Volkswagen Touareg models

Product Details

The Vemo V45-72-0022 is a rear disc brake pad wear sensor engineered around the physical dimensions required for the listed fitments. Its 155 mm overall length and 138 mm warning contact length support proper routing and wear detection in rear brake assemblies. This part is listed for 2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne rear, 2011-2016 Porsche Panamera rear, and 2011-2017 Volkswagen Touareg rear applications, with notes excluding ceramic composite brake setups on the Porsche models. The V45-72-0022 is a practical replacement choice when the original rear wear sensor is damaged, worn, or no longer reporting pad condition correctly.

This part cross-references Raybestos Brakes EWS122 for the same application.

What This Sensor Helps Address

• Brake pad wear warning light staying on after pad service
• Broken or damaged rear wear sensor wiring
• Inaccurate pad wear indication from a failed sensor
• Sensor replacement during rear brake maintenance
• Fitment-specific replacement needs for Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera, and Volkswagen Touareg rear brakes

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear brake type and confirm the vehicle is not equipped with ceramic composite brakes before ordering for Porsche Cayenne or Porsche Panamera applications. Inspect the sensor routing path, connector condition, and brake pad contact point before installation. On the Volkswagen Touareg, review vehicle-specific notes related to the headlight washer pump installation requirement. Match the existing sensor length and mounting path to the original part for proper fitment.

Quality Assurance

VEMO parts are cataloged by application and dimensional specification to support accurate replacement selection. Confirm the part number V45-72-0022 against the vehicle’s rear brake configuration before installation.