Update: Went back to the mechanic today and explained what I'd found - he was apologetic and immediately came outside to inspect the work. Thankfully the NEW brake wear sensor was installed (I feel like an idiot for not looking closer by taking the wheel off) but must have slipped out of the connection and fallen behind the strut. The OLD brake wear sensor was NOT removed correctly which explains why it was dangling (hanging on by one of the clips). I assume it was a junior mechanic who had made a mistake.
He added some dielectric grease for the connection and quickly re-connected the new rear brake pad wear sensor. Didn't take more than five minutes. I feel slightly bad for assuming the worst, but I'm glad it all worked out!
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Saw this today under my rear passenger wheel well and I have no idea what this cable is (zip-tie is mine to keep it off the pavement). It appears to go up toward the struts, but it's hard to tell. I had my front and rear brakes (rotors, pad kit, pad sensors) replaced four days ago on 4/24/2024 at a local mechanic. I've used them before and have established a pretty good relationship...I think.
Despite this cable hanging free there are no dash / warning lights. The brake light indicator (worn brakes?) came on temporarily while my wife was driving yesterday but it went away shortly after. Any ideas?
He added some dielectric grease for the connection and quickly re-connected the new rear brake pad wear sensor. Didn't take more than five minutes. I feel slightly bad for assuming the worst, but I'm glad it all worked out!
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Saw this today under my rear passenger wheel well and I have no idea what this cable is (zip-tie is mine to keep it off the pavement). It appears to go up toward the struts, but it's hard to tell. I had my front and rear brakes (rotors, pad kit, pad sensors) replaced four days ago on 4/24/2024 at a local mechanic. I've used them before and have established a pretty good relationship...I think.
Despite this cable hanging free there are no dash / warning lights. The brake light indicator (worn brakes?) came on temporarily while my wife was driving yesterday but it went away shortly after. Any ideas?
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