What The Hell Is This!!??? - BMW Forum

ajm325is · 01-30-2009, 01:17 AM

I ALREADY REPLACED MY BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS BUT THIS RED LIGHT INDICATOR IS STILL ON! WHAT IS THIS MEAN? AS FAR AS I KNOW THIS IS THE BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR, BUT I ALREADY DID MY BRAKES. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THIS MEAN? IT'S REALLY BUGGING ME.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

marti5 · 01-30-2009, 03:13 AM

Did you replace the wear sensors??

drz · 01-30-2009, 03:21 AM

...because if you didn't replace the brake sensors, that is why the light is still on.

dannyb · 01-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Change the wear sensors or remove the light from your cluster.

ajm325is · 01-30-2009, 09:56 AM

When I did my brakes, I honestly didn't see any brake pad wear sensor there. I thought it supposed to be in the middle of the caliper mounted in the middle of the brake pads. where can I find it? does each sides have pad wear sensor? sorry guys, first time having a bimmer so I'm still learning. thanks

marti5 · 01-30-2009, 10:32 AM

They are located on the Driver's side Front and Passenger Side Rear, pull out the brake sensor before lifting the upper part of the caliper. Remember the way it was inserted, so you can put it back the same way. If damaged, you can pick one up at your dealer.

So it may even be your rear one worn out.

ajm325is · 01-30-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marti5

They are located on the Driver's side Front and Passenger Side Rear, pull out the brake sensor before lifting the upper part of the caliper. Remember the way it was inserted, so you can put it back the same way. If damaged, you can pick one up at your dealer.

So it may even be your rear one worn out.

Thanks man. I'll do that this weekend.

drz · 01-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Everything you need to know about replacing your brakes:
BMW E36 Replacing Brake Pads And Rotors