VW skullduggery .

[Sunny43.5]

My wifes 2012 T5.1 flashed up a brake symbol on the dash a couple of times in the last few weeks , I knew it was close to needing pads at least as the last service it was reported that it would need new pads at the next service . So I ordered some Bremtec Euroline pads from Brakes Direct [EX GSL Rally sport ] Now my 2004 T5 has those warning sensors on back and front pads so they give a warning when worn down to a certain level . Now as the light came on in my wifes van I figured yes time to replace the pads , well thank you VW it seems that they scrimped on our van as there were NO sensors on any wheel ????? . The new pads came with the sensor and connector but no where for it to plug into , how in the hell did the warning signal come on if there are no connectors on the original pads . Skullduggery methinks . Now tommorrow I will be replacing the pads on my old 2005 T5 as well and I know from previous pads and rotor changes it DOES have a connector on diagonol wheels .

[LogicprObe]

Might be sensing the fluid level?
No sensors on my 2012 either.
I'm forever cutting them off the pads!

[Rebuild]

yeah, as pads wear the fluid drops.
Had intermittent brake sensor thingy on mine, till i looked at the fluid.Mostly came on going in and out of driveways

[Sunny43.5]

Thanks guys that could be the case , but I am blowed why the symbol indicates brakepads around a wheel why not a fluid level indicator . I know its the same symbol as my 2005 T5 as it does have the sensors on diagonal wheels . But in this day and age when they are pushing more and more safety into our cars why in the hell would they delete a fairly important warning feature .