Parts for your 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero-Brake pad wear indicator

1993 Mitsubishi Pajero brake pad wear indicator: what’s actually fitted

Technical sources confirm there’s no separate electronic brake-pad-wear-indicator on the 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero (NH/NJ series). Instead, the factory design relies on a mechanical “squealer” tab attached to the brake pad backing plate. When the pad wears down to a set thickness, the tab lightly contacts the disc and makes a high-pitched noise to alert the driver. The Mitsubishi workshop manual for the NH/NJ Pajero describes this tab-style wear indicator and provides no provision for an electrical sensor circuit or dash warning lamp. Independent manuals and parts catalogues for AU/NZ applications also list pads with integral squeal tabs and note no external sensor leads or replaceable wear-sensor parts.

Why no separate sensor? For this era of Pajero, Mitsubishi prioritised simplicity and reliability—especially for vehicles regularly used off-road. A mechanical tab works regardless of mud, water crossings, or wiring damage, and it keeps service costs down. It also suits the Pajero’s sliding-caliper setup, where routine visual checks are straightforward at service time. With fewer components to fail, owners get clear audible notice of pad wear without relying on dash electronics.

• What drivers will notice: a persistent, light, high-pitched squeal during braking once pad thickness reaches the indicator point. That’s the prompt to schedule pad replacement soon.
• Service tips: during routine servicing (about every 10,000 km or 6 months), a technician should measure pad thickness, inspect the squeal tabs, check rotor condition, clean and lubricate caliper slide pins, and refit anti-squeal shims as required.
• Replacement notes: there’s no separate wear-sensor part to order—new pads come with their own integral indicator tabs. If the squeal is present, don’t delay, running pads past the tab risks rotor damage. After new pads are fitted, bed them in as per the pad maker’s guidance.

Technical sources referenced:

• Mitsubishi Pajero NH/NJ Series Workshop Manual, Group 35 – Brakes: front disc brake section describes pad wear “indicator plate” (squealer) and no electronic warning circuit.
• Haynes Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero 1983–1999 Repair Manual: brake pad service procedures show mechanical wear tabs and no dash warning sensor for 1990s models.
• AU/NZ brake pad catalogues (e.g., Bendix/Ferodo applications for Pajero NH/NJ, 1991–1996): list pads with integral wear indicators and no external sensor wire or separate wear-sensor part number.
• Mitsubishi ASA/EPC (NH/NJ Pajero): front/rear pad sets and anti-squeal shims are listed, no discrete electronic wear sensor is catalogued.

Does a 1993 Pajero have a dash light for worn brake pads?

No. It uses a mechanical squeal tab on the pads. When the pads get thin, the tab makes a squeaking noise against the rotor to warn the driver. There’s no wiring or dash lamp involved on this model year.

How often should the brake pads be checked on a 1993 Pajero?

Plan on a visual check every 10,000 km or 6 months, and more often if towing, off-roading, or descending long alpine passes. Listen for any consistent squeal and book pad replacement before the friction material gets too low.

What should be replaced when the squeal starts?

Fit new pads (which include fresh wear tabs), inspect and machine or replace rotors if needed, renew anti-squeal shims, and clean/lubricate slide pins. There’s no separate electric wear sensor to replace on this model.