Check Brake Linings

dark_stranger · Post by **dark_stranger** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:59 am

Guys, started getting the message "check brake linings" and believe it relates to a worn brake sensor. I changed my front pads\discs in the summer and know the rear ones need doing, so guess this is why the message has appeared.

I know I will need discs, pads and i guess a new sensor, but will i need anything for the handbreak, such as shoes, cable?

kkodal78 · Post by **kkodal78** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:30 pm

the only way to know if you really need brake shoes for E-brake is to take the disc off to see it. but if you are already changing the pads and discs in the rear, i personally would pay extra £20-£30 to get the shoes and replace them as well. this way you don't have to worry about it going low anytime soon.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:42 pm

Agreed, and the hand brake generally is an MOT failure item as they are so infrequently used on an X5.

dark_stranger · Post by **dark_stranger** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:53 pm

[quote="kkodal78"]
the only way to know if you really need brake shoes for E-brake is to take the disc off to see it. but if you are already changing the pads and discs in the rear, i personally would pay extra £20-£30 to get the shoes and replace them as well. this way you don't have to worry about it going low anytime soon.
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Agree. does make sense to do it all at the same time.

jaynana · Post by **jaynana** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:17 am

damn! i got this message yesterday. a bit intermittent yet..

re. checking the sensors - so its the nearside front and offside rear to check, right..

its frosted out there!

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