Brake fluid level sensors

[DarkestHour6]

Have a broken brake fluid level sensor on my 2011 Silverado 1500 with active brake control (JL4) and i'm wondering what the difference is between the available sensors. PN 22672096 is the sensor for JL4 brake control and PN 25818508 is the non JL4 sensor with a price difference of about $50. As far as I'm aware they're just switches that open or close based on fluid level and they appear to be interchangeable. Whats with the price difference? Why wouldn't I be able to use the cheaper non JL4 sensor on my truck?

[dna9656]

The biggest reason not to use the cheaper one is because it's not specified by the maker; the 2nd reason is do you really want to depart from the maker's specs on your brake system? The first time you feel the brake pedal go to the floor will be the last time you play brake systems engineer. Trust me.

[Supreme Pizza]

Personally I would use the cheapest sensor available. That should fall in line with most auto manufacturer's methods. If you want to use the most expensive option, buy one from the dealer. Either way, you will get the same result and a similar part.