EBC EFA163 Front Axle Brake Pad Wear Sensor Lead (ATE/TRW Calipers) – Audi A3/TT/Q2/Q3, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia/Superb, VW Golf Mk7/Mk8/Passat/Tiguan/T‑Roc – VAG Front Pad Wear Indicator Cable
EBC EFA163 Front Axle Brake Pad Wear Sensor Lead (ATE/TRW Calipers) – Audi A3/TT/Q2/Q3, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia/Superb, VW Golf Mk7/Mk8/Passat/Tiguan/T‑Roc – VAG Front Pad Wear Indicator Cable
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EBC EFA163 Front Axle Brake Pad Wear Sensor Lead (ATE/TRW Calipers) – Audi A3/TT/Q2/Q3, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia/Superb, VW Golf Mk7/Mk8/Passat/Tiguan/T‑Roc – VAG Front Pad Wear Indicator Cable

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EBC EFA163 Brake Pad Wear Sensor Lead – Front Axle – For ATE/TRW Calipers – Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen

Keep your dash free of brake warnings and your braking performance spot on with the genuine EBC EFA163 front brake pad wear sensor lead. Designed for vehicles equipped with ATE or TRW front calipers across the Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen (VW) ranges, this OEM-quality EBC wear indicator cable is a direct replacement that restores your brake pad warning light function and ensures timely pad changes.

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Why choose the EBC EFA163 front wear sensor?

  • Genuine EBC Brakes part for trusted quality and reliability
  • Direct replacement for worn or damaged front wear leads on ATE/TRW caliper setups
  • Fixes the brake pad warning light on the instrument cluster when pads have been run to the limit
  • Designed to fit a wide range of Audi, SEAT, Skoda and VW models including A3 8V/8Y, TT 8S, Q2, Q3, Leon 5F/KL, Octavia 5E/NX, Superb 3V, Golf Mk7/Mk8, Passat B8, Tiguan Mk2, T-Roc and more
  • Supplied for one pad set on the front axle

Tried and trusted by our team at Nforcd and consistently well received by our customers, the EBC EFA163 front wear indicator cable offers a simple, dependable solution to restore your brake monitoring system. If your brake warning light came on with the previous pad set, replacing the sensor lead is strongly recommended when fitting new pads.

Fitting and support

Prefer professional fitting? Book with Nforcd in Warwickshire. Email Sales@nforcd.com for a fitting quote or expert advice on compatibility with your Audi, SEAT, Skoda or VW.

Key details

Part number: EBC-EFA163 (EFA163)

Position: Front axle

Caliper type: ATE / TRW

Manufacturer: EBC Brakes

EAN: 5050953842443

Warranty: EBC one year or 10,000 miles (whichever occurs first)

Compatibility

This front brake pad wear sensor lead suits a wide range of VAG group vehicles with ATE/TRW front calipers. See the detailed application list below. If in doubt, contact us and we’ll confirm fitment before dispatch.

Model Sub-Model Engine BHP Year Position
A3 8V 1.0 Turbo 115 2016-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.2 Turbo 105 2013-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.4 Turbo 122 2012-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.4 Turbo 140 2012-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.4 Turbo and Electric 204 2014-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.5 Turbo 150 2018-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.8 Turbo 180 2012-2020 Front
A3 8V 2.0 Turbo 190 2016-2020 Front
A3 8V 1.6 TD 110 2012-2020 Front
A3 8V 2.0 TD 110 2013-2020 Front
A3 8V 2.0 TD 143 2012-2020 Front
A3 8V 2.0 TD 150 2012-2020 Front
A3 8V 2.0 TD 184 2013-2020 Front
A3 8Y 1.0 Turbo (30) 110 2020- Front
A3 8Y 1.4 Turbo hybrid (40) 204 2020- Front
A3 8Y 1.4 Turbo hybrid (40) 245 2020- Front
A3 8Y 1.5 Turbo (35) 150 2020- Front
A3 8Y 2.0 TD (30) 116 2020- Front
A3 8Y 2.0 TD (35) 150 2020- Front
A3 quattro 8V 1.8 Turbo 180 2012-2020 Front
A3 quattro 8V 2.0 Turbo 190 2016-2020 Front
A3 quattro 8V 2.0 TD 150 2012-2020 Front
A3 quattro 8V 2.0 TD 184 2013-2020 Front
A3 quattro 8Y 2.0 TD (40) 200 2020- Front
A3 Cabriolet 8V 1.4 Turbo 125 2014-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet 8V 1.4 Turbo 140 2014-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet 8V 1.8 Turbo 180 2014-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet 8V 2.0 Turbo 190 2016-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet 8V 1.6 TD 110 2014-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet 8V 2.0 TD 150 2014-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet quattro 8V 1.8 Turbo 180 2014-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet quattro 8V 2.0 Turbo 190 2016-2020 Front
A3 Cabriolet quattro 8V 2.0 TD 150 2014-2020 Front
Q2 - 1.0 Turbo 116 2016- Front
Q2 - 1.4 Turbo 150 2016- Front
Q2 - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018- Front
Q2 - 1.6 TD 115 2016-2019 Front
Q2 - 2.0 TD 116 2018- Front
Q2 - 2.0 TD 150 2016- Front
Q2 quattro - 1.4 Turbo 150 2016- Front
Q2 quattro - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018- Front
Q2 quattro - 2.0 Turbo 190 2016- Front
Q2 quattro - 2.0 TD 150 2016- Front
Q2 quattro - 2.0 TD 190 2016- Front
Q3 F3 1.4 Turbo hybrid (45) 245 2020- Front
Q3 F3 1.5 Turbo (35) 148 2018- Front
Q3 F3 2.0 TD (35) 148 2018- Front
Q3 quattro F3 1.4 Turbo hybrid (45) 245 2020- Front
Q3 quattro F3 2.0 Turbo 187 2018- Front
Q3 quattro F3 2.0 Turbo 227 2018- Front
Q3 quattro F3 2.0 TD (35) 148 2018- Front
Q3 quattro F3 2.0 TD 187 2018- Front
Q3 quattro F3 2.0 TD (40) 200 2019- Front
TT 8S 1.8 Turbo 180 2015-2018 Front
TT 8S 2.0 Turbo 230 2014-2019 Front
TT 8S 2.0 Turbo (40) 197 2019-2022 Front
TT 8S 2.0 Turbo (45) 245 2019-2022 Front
TT 8S 2.0 TD 184 2014-2019 Front
TT quattro 8S 2.0 Turbo 230 2014-2019 Front
TT quattro 8S 2.0 Turbo (45) 245 2019-2022 Front
TT quattro 8S 2.0 TD 184 2015-2019 Front

Model Sub-Model Engine BHP Year Position
Ateca - 1.0 Turbo 116 2016- Front
Ateca - 1.4 Turbo 150 2016- Front
Ateca - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018- Front
Ateca - 2.0 Turbo 190 2018- Front
Ateca - 1.6 TD 115 2016- Front
Ateca - 2.0 TD 150 2016- Front
Ateca - 2.0 TD 190 2016- Front
Leon (5F) - 1.0 Turbo 115 2015-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.0 Turbo 115 2018-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.2 Turbo 86 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.2 Turbo 105 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.4 Turbo 122 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.4 Turbo 140 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.5 Turbo 130 2018-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.8 Turbo 180 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 2.0 Turbo 190 2018-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.6 TD 90 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.6 TD 105 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 1.6 TD 115 2017-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 2.0 TD 143 2013-2018 Front
Leon (5F) - 2.0 TD 150 2013-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 2.0 TD 150 2017-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 2.0 TD 184 2013-2020 Front
Leon (5F) - 2.0 TD 184 2017-2020 Front
Leon (KL) - 1.0 Turbo 90 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 1.0 Turbo 110 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 1.4 Turbo Hybrid 204 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 1.5 Turbo 130 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 1.5 Turbo and Electric 150 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 2.0 Turbo 190 2021- Front
Leon (KL) - 2.0 TD 115 2020- Front
Leon (KL) - 2.0 TD 150 2020- Front
Leon X-PERIENCE - 1.4 Turbo 125 2014-2020 Front
Leon X-PERIENCE - 1.8 Turbo 180 2014-2020 Front
Leon X-PERIENCE - 1.6 TD 110 2014-2020 Front
Leon X-PERIENCE - 2.0 TD 150 2014-2020 Front
Leon X-PERIENCE - 2.0 TD 184 2014-2020 Front

Model Sub-Model Engine BHP Year Position
Karoq - 1.0 Turbo 115 2017-2021 Front
Karoq - 1.5 Turbo 150 2017- Front
Karoq - 2.0 Turbo 190 2017- Front
Karoq - 1.6 TD 115 2017- Front
Karoq - 2.0 TD 115 2020- Front
Karoq - 2.0 TD 150 2017- Front
Karoq - 2.0 TD 190 2017- Front
Kodiaq - 1.4 Turbo 125 2016-2019 Front
Kodiaq - 1.4 Turbo 150 2016-2019 Front
Kodiaq - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018- Front
Kodiaq - 2.0 Turbo 180 2016-2019 Front
Kodiaq - 2.0 Turbo 190 2018- Front
Kodiaq - 2.0 TD 150 2016- Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.0 Turbo 115 2016-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.0 Turbo 115 2017-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.2 Turbo 86 2013-2017 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.2 Turbo 105 2013-2017 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.4 Turbo 110 2014-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.4 Turbo 140 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2014-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 110 2014-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.8 Turbo 180 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 1.8 Turbo 180 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 2.0 Turbo 190 2017-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 2.0 Turbo 190 2017-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 TD 90 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 TD 90 2017-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 TD 105 2013-2017 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 1.6 TD 105 2013-2017 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 TD 110 2014-2019 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 TD 110 2017-2019 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 1.6 TD 110 2014-2019 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 1.6 TD 110 2017-2019 Front
Octavia (5E) - 1.6 TD 115 2017-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 1.6 TD 115 2017-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 2.0 TD 150 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 2.0 TD 150 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) - 2.0 TD 184 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (5E) 4x4 2.0 TD 184 2013-2020 Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 1.0 Turbo 110 2020- Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 1.0 Turbo hybrid 110 2020- Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 1.4 Turbo and Electric 204 2020- Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2020- Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 1.5 Turbo and Electric - 2020- Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 2.0 TD 115 2020- Front
Octavia (NX)(Mk4) - 2.0 TD 150 2020- Front
Superb (3V) - 1.4 Turbo 125 2015- Front
Superb (3V) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2015- Front
Superb (3V) PHEV 1.4 Turbo and Electric 218 2019- Front
Superb (3V) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2019- Front
Superb (3V) - 1.8 Turbo 180 2015- Front
Superb (3V) - 2.0 Turbo 190 2019- Front
Superb (3V) - 2.0 Turbo 220 2015- Front
Superb (3V) - 1.6 TD 120 2015- Front
Superb (3V) - 2.0 TD 122 2020- Front
Superb (3V) - 2.0 TD 150 2015- Front
Superb (3V) - 2.0 TD 190 2015- Front

Model Sub-Model Engine BHP Year Position
Arteon eHybrid 1.4 Turbo hybrid 215 2020- Front
Arteon - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018- Front
Arteon - 2.0 Turbo 190 2018- Front
Arteon - 2.0 Turbo 280 2017- Front
Arteon - 2.0 TD 150 2017- Front
Arteon - 2.0 TD 190 2018- Front
Arteon - 2.0 TD 200 2020- Front
Arteon - 2.0 Twin TD 240 2017- Front
Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid 1.4 Turbo hybrid 215 2020- Front
Arteon Shooting Brake - 1.5 Turbo 150 2020- Front
Arteon Shooting Brake - 2.0 Turbo 190 2020- Front
Arteon Shooting Brake - 2.0 TD 150 2020- Front
Arteon Shooting Brake - 2.0 TD 200 2020- Front
Golf (Mk7) - Electric 136 2014-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.0 Turbo 115 2016-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.2 Turbo 86 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.2 Turbo 105 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.4 Turbo 122 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.4 Turbo 140 2013-2017 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2014-2017 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.4 Turbo and Electric 204 2014-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.5 Turbo 130 2017-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2017-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 2.0 Turbo GTi 217 2013-2017 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 2.0 Turbo GTi 230 2017-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.6 TD 90 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.6 TD 105 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.6 TD 110 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 1.6 TD 115 2017-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 2.0 TD 150 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk7) - 2.0 TD 180 2013-2019 Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.0 Turbo 89 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.0 Turbo 110 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.0 Turbo and Electric 110 2020- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2020- Front
Golf (Mk8) eHybrid 1.4 Turbo Hybrid 204 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.5 Turbo 110 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.5 Turbo 130 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.5 Turbo and Electric 130 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 1.5 Turbo and Electric 150 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 2.0 TD 115 2019- Front
Golf (Mk8) - 2.0 TD 150 2019- Front
Golf Alltrack - 1.8 Turbo 180 2015-2019 Front
Golf Alltrack - 1.6 TD 110 2015-2019 Front
Golf Alltrack - 2.0 TD 150 2015-2019 Front
Golf Alltrack - 2.0 TD 184 2015-2019 Front
Golf Sportsvan - 1.2 Turbo 110 2014-2019 Front
Golf Sportsvan - 1.4 Turbo 125 2014-2019 Front
Golf Sportsvan - 1.4 Turbo 150 2014-2019 Front
Golf Sportsvan - 1.6 TD 110 2014-2019 Front
Golf Sportsvan - 2.0 TD 150 2014-2019 Front
Passat (B8) - 1.4 Turbo 125 2014-2020 Front
Passat (B8) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2014-2020 Front
Passat (B8) - 1.4 Turbo hybrid 201 2015-2019 Front
Passat (B8) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2018- Front
Passat (B8) - 1.8 Turbo 180 2015-2020 Front
Passat (B8) - 2.0 Turbo 190 2018- Front
Passat (B8) - 2.0 Turbo 220 2015-2020 Front
Passat (B8) - 1.6 TD 120 2014- Front
Passat (B8) - 2.0 TD 122 2020- Front
Passat (B8) - 2.0 TD 150 2014- Front
Passat (B8) - 2.0 TD 190 2014- Front
Passat (B8) - 2.0 TD 200 2020- Front
Passat Alltrack (3G) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2015- Front
Passat Alltrack (3G) - 2.0 Turbo 220 2015- Front
Passat Alltrack (3G) - 2.0 TD 150 2015- Front
Passat Alltrack (3G) - 2.0 TD 184 2015- Front
Passat Alltrack (3G) - 2.0 TD 190 2015- Front
Tiguan (Mk2) - 1.4 Turbo 125 2016-2018 Front
Tiguan (Mk2) - 1.4 Turbo 150 2016-2018 Front
Tiguan (Mk2) - 1.5 Turbo 130 2019- Front
Tiguan (Mk2) - 1.5 Turbo 150 2019- Front
Tiguan (Mk2) 4Motion 2.0 Turbo 180 2016-2018 Front
Tiguan (Mk2) 4Motion 2.0 Turbo 190 2019- Front
Tiguan (Mk2) - 2.0 TD 115 2016-2020 Front
Tiguan (Mk2) - 2.0 TD 150 2016- Front
Tiguan (Mk2) 4Motion 2.0 TD 150 2016- Front
Touran 5T 1.2 Turbo 110 2015-2019 Front
Touran 5T 1.4 Turbo 150 2015- Front
Touran 5T 1.5 Turbo 150 2019- Front
Touran 5T 1.6 TD 110 2015-2020 Front
Touran 5T 2.0 TD 150 2015- Front
Touran 5T 2.0 TD 190 2015-2020 Front
T-Roc - 1.0 Turbo 115 2017- Front
T-Roc - 1.5 Turbo 150 2017- Front
T-Roc - 2.0 Turbo 190 2017- Front
T-Roc - 1.6 TD 115 2018- Front
T-Roc - 2.0 TD 150 2017- Front
T-Roc Cabriolet - 1.0 Turbo 115 2020- Front
T-Roc Cabriolet - 1.5 Turbo 150 2020- Front

Compatibility check

We verify fitment before dispatch. Provide your UK registration number or the last 7 digits of your VIN at checkout and we will confirm this EBC EFA163 front brake pad wear sensor lead suits your vehicle.

Notes

  • Front axle wear sensor lead for vehicles with ATE or TRW front calipers
  • Recommended to replace the wear lead when installing new brake pads if the warning light has illuminated

Order your EBC EFA163 front wear indicator cable today and keep your Audi, SEAT, Skoda or VW braking system safe, reliable and warning-light free.