Wabco 4498940230 Cable with Socket

Description

This Cable with Socket, manufactured by Wabco (MPN 4498940230), is a critical component within the brake system, specifically designed for brake pad wear sensors. It serves as the electrical connection between the sensor and the vehicle’s control unit, enabling accurate monitoring of brake pad thickness. This cable features a 2x 3-pin sensor plug on one end and an X11 8-pin brake lining wear connector on the other. Measuring 53 x 309 x 335 mm, this OE specification cable ensures reliable performance and accurate data transmission, contributing to enhanced safety and preventative maintenance by alerting the driver when brake pads require replacement.

Key Features & Benefits

This cable's job is pretty simple, honestly. It connects the brake pad wear sensor, which is tucked in near your brake pads, back to the car's computer. It transmits an electrical signal. The sensor itself actually measures how thin your brake pads are getting, and that signal tells your car if it's time for new pads. It's usually a two – wire connection, providing both the signal path and a ground. Think of it like a messenger. The sensor does the ‘seeing’ – it notices the pad thickness – and this cable carries that information to the dashboard warning light. Without this cable, the computer won't know your pads are worn down, and you won't get any warning. It's part of the overall brake system monitoring, making sure you stay safe.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It's important because running your brake pads down to nothing isn’t something you want to do. It damages the rotors – which are much more expensive to replace – and obviously reduces your stopping power. This cable acts like a shield, giving you an early warning. You’ll notice if this cable goes bad because your brake warning light will either stay on constantly or won't illuminate when your pads do get thin. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, and well worth it to avoid bigger problems down the road. You can find these cables pretty easily – we stock them at Fixparts Online, or you can usually get them at any auto parts store.

Warranty Information

Wabco Cable with Socket (MPN 4498940230) comes with a 1-year warranty.