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Break Linings Warning Icon

Post by X5-D-Sport » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:43 pm

Hi people.

I had a warning light come up, re break linings low..
So, all 4 corners changed & the light is still on...

Does it need to be turned off ?  I have an OBD diagnostic tool, which found not alerts or faults - re this light.

I also have the little 3 button plug-in unit that re-sets the service gauge, but cannot remember how to make it work, it just flashes a lot but does nothing when the buttons are pressed... is there a sequence to make it work, as I have just changed the oil & filter & need to re-set the service warning lights to zero again..

Any help welcomed.

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Re: Break Linings Warning Icon

Post by AW8 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:57 pm

Did you replace the sensor (s).

Offside front and nearside right IIRC (or other diagonal). There are only 2 (one ach oposite corner). When the guilty pad wears down the aemsor on end of cable creates a circuit with the metal which turns on the warning lamp. I thought a new senor sorted it. Perhaps someone else can confirm.
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Re: Break Linings Warning Icon

Post by Huxsta » Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:08 pm

+1 for new sensors.

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:19 am

As above.  Once 'tripped' the sensor must be replaced and if you have done both ends then change both sensors.  They are not expensive from somewhere like ECP  :)
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Re: Break Linings Warning Icon

Post by X5-D-Sport » Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:15 am

Many Thanks Gents....
New Sensors it is then.

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