Standard vs Extra-Thick Camera & Sensor Bracket Pads: Which One Do You Need?

Modern vehicles increasingly rely on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to keep drivers and passengers safe. Features such as lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and rain or light sensors depend on correctly positioned cameras and sensors. For these systems to function reliably, the camera and sensor bracket pads that secure them to the windscreen must be correctly chosen and installed.

At ICOR, we supply both standard and extra-thick camera and sensor bracket pads, giving automotive professionals the flexibility to achieve precise installations for a wide range of vehicles, including lorries, trucks, commercial vans, and passenger cars. But how do you decide which pad is right for your project?

Understanding Camera & Sensor Bracket Pads

Camera and sensor bracket pads are adhesive pads that attach sensors and cameras to the windscreen. Their role is simple yet critical: they ensure the correct alignment and secure fit of the sensor assembly, while absorbing minor vibrations and accommodating small gaps or irregularities in the glass. A poor-quality or incorrectly chosen pad can compromise the calibration of ADAS systems, leading to warning lights, inaccurate sensor readings, or even system failure.

Standard Pads: The Everyday Solution

Standard camera and sensor bracket pads are designed for most vehicles with relatively flat windscreens. They are manufactured to precise tolerances, providing a reliable fit for sensors and cameras where there is minimal curvature.

Our standard pads are colour-coded red, making them easy to identify.

These pads are perfect for:

• Passenger cars with conventional windscreen shapes

• Vans with standard, flat front windscreens

• Situations where sensors sit flush with the glass

  
  

Standard pads are quick and easy to install and generally provide a cost-effective solution for typical windscreen replacement and sensor mounting projects.

Extra-Thick Pads: Tackling Curved Glass

Many windscreens now feature a slight curvature, especially on lorries and trucks. In these cases, standard pads may not provide the perfect alignment, which can impact sensor calibration. This is where extra-thick camera and sensor bracket pads come into play.

Our extra-thick pads are colour-coded blue, designed to accommodate curved windscreens. By filling the gap created by the curvature, they ensure that cameras and sensors sit correctly, maintaining the factory calibration of ADAS systems.

Benefits of extra-thick pads include:

• Reliable fit on curved lorry or truck windscreens

• Reduced risk of sensor misalignment and ADAS errors

• Durable, vibration-resistant performance in demanding conditions

• Easy identification with colour-coded options (red for standard, blue for extra-thick)

  
  

How to Choose the Right Pad

Choosing between standard and extra-thick pads depends primarily on your vehicle type and windscreen design:

• Flat or gently curved windscreens: Standard (red) pads are usually sufficient.

• Moderately or highly curved windscreens (common in lorries and large vans): Extra-thick (blue) pads are recommended to ensure proper sensor alignment.

  
  

It’s important to inspect the windscreen and camera mounting area before installation. Using the correct pad not only guarantees a secure fit but also protects the ADAS system from calibration issues, saving time and avoiding costly recalibration.

ICOR: Your Trusted Source

At ICOR, we supply both standard (red) and extra-thick (blue) camera and sensor bracket pads suitable for a wide range of vehicles. Our products are manufactured to high-quality European standards and are designed to provide reliable performance in all conditions. With ICOR pads, you can ensure that every windscreen replacement or sensor installation is precise, professional, and safe.

Whether you’re a professional technician handling fleet trucks or a body shop working on passenger vehicles, selecting the correct pad is essential for maintaining ADAS integrity. By understanding the difference between red standard and blue extra-thick camera and sensor bracket pads, you can make confident, informed decisions for every job.