Wabco 4498940430 Cable with Plug

Description

This Cable with Plug, manufactured by Wabco (MPN 4498940430), is a critical component within the brake system, specifically designed as a brake pad wear sensor cable. It connects the brake pad wear sensors to the vehicle’s electronic control unit, providing accurate wear data for maintenance and safety. The cable features a 2x 3-pin sensor plug on one end and an X11 8-pin brake lining wear connector on the other. Its dimensions are 63 x 367 x 400 mm. This cable is manufactured to OE specification, ensuring optimal performance and reliability within the braking system, and contributing to enhanced vehicle safety and longevity.

Key Features & Benefits

This little cable’s job is pretty straightforward. It connects the brake pad wear sensor, which is tucked in near your brake pads, up to the car’s computer. It sends a signal – basically an electrical message – letting the computer know how much brake pad material you have left. It's a simple circuit, really. Think of it as an early warning system for your brakes. That sensor, through this cable, tells your car’s computer when your brake pads are getting thin. Then, the computer will usually light up a warning light on your dashboard. It’s part of a bigger system that’s there to keep you safe and prevent you from damaging other parts of your braking system, like the rotors, by driving on completely worn pads.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s super important because ignoring worn brakes is, well, dangerous! If you let them go too long, you can lose stopping power and really damage things. This cable and sensor give you plenty of time to address the problem before it becomes a big, expensive, and potentially unsafe situation. You'll notice if this cable goes bad because that warning light will either stay on constantly or won’t come on at all when you need it to. You can find these cables pretty easily, and a site like Fixparts Online often carries them. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace and can save you a lot of headaches – and money – in the long run.

Warranty Information

Wabco Cable with Plug (MPN 4498940430) comes with a 1-year warranty.