[DeTomaso] Now, front brake pads Re: Hard brake lines

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/25/07 11 48 14, tbaranek at earthlink.net writes:


> I'm re-doing my disk pads (Porterfield) and adding new SS flex brake lines. 
> I noticed that the front driver's side brake pads have a wire going to them 
> that looks like a wear indicator.
> 
>>>Both sides should have them, actually.
> 
> Is this electrical and does it light the little red light between my speedo 
> and tach? (1973L model) When it "grounds" to the disk?
> 
> >>>Exactamundo.

> If so, can I just cut it (as long as I tape it so it does not ground) 
> because the Porterfields do not seem to have any way to connect this.
> 
> >>>No reason to cut it.   Just unplug the wire, tape the end of the connector 
with electrical tape, then coil the wire up and tuck it out of the way, with 
the rest of the wiring bundle.

> Thanks again for everyone's help.
> 
>>>Cheers!

Mike



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