Fix Your BMW Brake Pad Warning Light Once and For All

[@angellablackwell9789]

FYI, for some models, there are two sensors not one, front left and rear right. and you have to wait 15 seconds with the (key on engine off) to turn off the lamp after hacking the sensor

[@carquestions]

Thanks for the info "A"

[@ymrilks6a]

That light was a real pain in the ass, even with both sensors changed on my bmw it was still on. Comp. Diagnostic said that there’s no break related issues, my break pads were also in good condition. So after watching this I just did what I had to do myself and the light went off. I didn’t touch the front sensor, only the rear one. That’s all, I’ll check my break pads every once in a while and forget about the damn (!) light. Thank you!

[@carquestions]

Way to go ! - cheers!

[@anonymous5566]

Wtf are people talking about? You can literally see the pad and rotor by standing in front of the wheel. You don't need to jack it up or anything. Literally bend down and look at if it has good pad life. You can even feel the rotor to see if it has grooves. Takes literally zero mechanical knowledge. So for people saying it isn't safe and the sensor is necessary....what's even less safe is being so clueless about your car that you can't even bring yourself once a month to stop in front of each wheel and spend 10 seconds to look at your brakes. Who knows, you may find a nail in your tire you were unware of in the process. Mind boggling how dependent people are on technology! Even more mind boggling how they try to pass being dependent off as the "intelligent" thing to do! For those that aren't aware about BMW's, they are known to have an issue with the brake sensor (imagine that, a BMW with electrical glitches) . Even if you buy brand new factory sensors they don't always work. So then you are stuck with a car that claims it needs brakes via the warning on the dash, that indeed does NOT need brakes. There are literally tons of pages of people complaining about not being able to reset the low brake pad light even with brand new factory sensors...So this guy is showing you how to bypass this. So many a$$hurt people that have to come on here and whine about how they are offended. Thanks for the video Mark.

[@paulwisdom5383]

For those who might not be aware, when the brake pad light on your dash is orange, you can apparently reset it through the in car menus. I've been told the pad wear light turns red, and when it does then you need to have BMW themselves reset the light

[@Guillo-moji]

This looks like a lot of work, I found that if you cut a tiny piece of electrical tap and put it on the dash over the warning light it will make disappear the problem

[@carquestions]

Effective solution

[@othmanelahrach1247]

you are a genius

[@enrico110]

It will come on anyway because the computer will calculate how many miles it could drive with new pads. The computer will notice when you disconnect the sensor and start counting up again like to 25k and give you a warning anyway. It even sets a code if you don’t open the circuit ones. And you can’t reset the brake wear if the circuit wasn’t open.

[@justanotherchannel3394]

I can confirm this wonderful video has worked for me. I have a BMW E60 2004. Front left brake wear sensor was bad. I cut the wire like in this video and twisted them together. If you don't have heat shrink just use the good old black electrical tape. Worked perfectly. All you gotta do then is go back into the car and reset the brake pads warning light. There are tons of videos on how to do this on KZbin for BMW. Thank you to the poster for this saving me some cash for a new brake wear sensor and who knows even if I bought the brake wear sensor will that even solve the problem.

[@carquestions]

good to hear. Cheers from Canada

[@joshcatalano5127]

Hi could I simply just unplug mine or does it have to be cut?

[@carquestions]

@@joshcatalano5127 you must cut and connect the two pieces - just as in the video

[@joshcatalano5127]

carquestions no problem I just wondered what would happen by just unplugging the sensor

[@carquestions]

'@@joshcatalano5127 probably still have the light on if that's all you did

[@adambrennan579]

Don’t understand why these nerds are complaining about a great vid, why would you want to pay for something that’s completely pointless & isn’t even accurate. JUST LOOK AT YOUR BRAKE PADS

[@carquestions]

Same here - thanks Adam - cheers from Canada!

[@adambrennan579]

@@carquestions No worries pal, great video. I’ve just done mine & it worked a treat👍

[@skittallj1326]

great video... when one gets fed up of BMW electrical faults... just cut the dam thing and join the wires... some garages.. no need to mention, will charge you for their services to rectify this fault. good on you mate for making this video. just ensure you check your brake pads on a regular intervals

[@X774M]

My one didn't turn on till the pads where bare metal

[@adambrennan579]

@@skittallj1326 Exactly, mine came on about 5,000 miles too early. They’re just another pointless techy thing for people who know nothing about cars

[@VW7472]

Is this a common issue with these? Would guess its the only reason to defeat a sensor in this manner if its going off prematurely.

[@carquestions]

Yep - its a common problem

[@ALKUKES]

some people do not know how to check for oil level, forget it about pads now... is there for a reason, any how great video for who it interests

[@trukomf1nn162]

Yes, quite right - the indicator is actually redundant - you check easily the condition of pads as you change tyres, typically twice a year. Cheers from Finland! Thank you.

[@carquestions]

Thank you Trokum - Cheers from Canada!

[@watchdog3605]

I still have light on after doing this I’m glad it worked for so many others. I had no lights before I changed all 4 wheel bearings. Now I have traction control light flat tire indicator and brake light very frustrating

[@carquestions]

Tire pressure only came on because the tires were moved around - put them back - might turn that light off

[@watchdog3605]

My wheels have bigger tires in back and they are directional I’ve changed the brake pressure switches, I purchased new traction control monitor, still the same, what else could it possibly be? I will figure it eventually but I’ll always listen to others do to correct

[@Salamethusayn]

Did you work out the problem?

[@watchdog3605]

I’d like to buy a vowel, I’ve been thinking about what to check car drives normally at 120 in 4 th it’s 6 speed cold air intake m3. Haven’t had time too much going on lately. You have any suggestions for me?

[@audunjemtland8287]

Nice video. Thanks.I have a disc that turns but stops after a couple of inches. It seems locked somehow. What can that be?

[@carquestions]

Audun - Make sure all wheels are off the ground and the car is in neutral - could also be a warped rotor

[@MilesHanshaw]

Totally worked. 2012 BMW 135i. Thanks for this.

[@carquestions]

Good to hear - cheers!

[@JoshuaDomoslai]

Weird. Wouldn’t twisting the wires together cause it to complete the circuit making it think the sensor is touching the rotor?

[@denguefever9489]

Completing the circuit turns the light off

[@carlosarango7210]

The alarm goes off when the circuit is broken (the brake disk wears the sensor and breaks the circuit) , not when the wires touch the rotor. If the circuit is bridged back again then the alarm can be resseted.

[@TheInferno]

My light came on, after my front pads wore far enough. My theory is that the sensor gets worn into, cutting the connection. Following your video, fixed my light, after installing the new pads. The real fix, however, is to buy a new sensor. They're fairly cheap, on Rockauto; around $5 I'm okay with this fix, but whenever I need more parts, I'll just throw the sensor, in my shopping cart. Thank you for the helpful video though. I hate seeing the light

[@carquestions]

Anytime TI - cheers from Canada!

[@aleksandarjovanovic454]

Hi, good job, but can you put video or something how look message on board, after you shortcontact wire. THX.

[@stewart3632]

Just done this on a e53 X5 ,after I damaged the wire when changing back brake pads ,IT WORKS. Cheers

[@moosemaddox]

100% worked on my 2001 E39 530d rear sensor was brand new but still had the dreaded light ( ! ) so i cut the front sensor out and did as described and reset the light using the brake pedal method and the lights gone!! cheers!

[@carquestions]

Great - Moose

[@cihansamsa]

What is resetting the lights using the brake pedal management?

[@moosemaddox]

Turn the key to 'on' but do not start the car,press the brake pedal till the brake warning light (!) goes off or Turn the key to 'on' but do not start the car the light will reset itself in about 45 seconds without pressing the brake pedal

[@cihansamsa]

I will try but if I can not, I may need your help again. Can I continue to talk to my Mail address [e-mail] from here?

[@moosemaddox]

sorry was offline didnt see reply,did you manage?

[@Malika12321]

I have BMW 320i 2012 and brakes and disks have been replaced with BMW genuine parts and i tried this for both front and back sensors and even did software reset still the red light is on pls help

[@carquestions]

You need to indepth troubleshooting - find the best BMW guy in town and don't pay until its fixed

[@Malika12321]

I have paid $100 twice just for them to do a test and tell me its a software issue -.-, but thanks for video it has helped alot of people and i will do same after its fixed and not keep buying the sensors

[@iEightyEightPvP]

Newer bmws have a multistage wear indicator in the brake pads. You’ll need to solder in a 470 ohm resistor

[@bjornderoderidder479]

I have done this on my E90 2008 front and rear but the brake indicator stays on. What did i do wrong?

[@carquestions]

You need to check the wiring for an open circuit - something not right

[@bjornderoderidder479]

carquestions thanx for your quick response...i will check it

[@jerryscholder462]

You listened to this dummy tell you how to create a real safety hazard. Bad idea. Probably disconnects all his smoke detectors too.

[@TheeKiddJordann]

For all u that got your panties in a wad that he should buy yet again another sensor should simply watch another video. This is a cool hack.

[@flavius22]

Ill be uploading a vid of myself buying sensors and go back for a refund

[@wimboon8880]

Just the right thing for our 2019 X1, thx for the great info, cheers from Alberta

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

How many sensors do you have to cut & tie together. Also, would it be better to disconnect the battery before I do this?

[@20ilunga]

Hello Carquestion i have a 1990 Bmw 535i and is been almost over 3 months i get this messages (1 brake light + and F/ fog light ) i checked the fuse no 1 is good i even changed the brake light switch ,the messages still on on the instrument cluster everytime i turn the key on the ignition the brake light comes on and stay on.

[@TheindefatigableGovernor]

BMW 335d. This worked perfectly. Thanks.

[@carquestions]

Anytime Jeff - Cheers from Canada!

[@RoninGaijin]

I guess this doesn't work for all models and years? I clipped mine and capped it but now my light is on nonstop. Gonna have to buy a replacement sensor now. Good thing they're cheap or I wouldn't have attempted it.

[@donmiller9517]

2003 525i BMW 140,000 miles. The brake sensor light and warning triangle continue to come on after having new brakes and pads. Was told sensors were fine. Soon the ABS brake light started lighting along with the brake sensor. Told the module was the likely problem. After searching found a used module and had it completely checked out by a company in Colorado with a 5 year guarantee. Received and had the module installed. ABS red warning is gone but the yellow brake sensor and warning triangle problem continues. Told the brake light sensors could be the problem. Had the brake light sensors replaced. Problem continued. Light goes off each time with ignition and takes about 5 to ten minutes of driving before the yellow brake light returns. At least the ABS red warning light no longer comes on. Recently called BMW. They told me to replace/ flush brake fluid. Had the brake fluid flushed and replace. The yellow brake light sensor and warning triangle continues to come on after a short drive. Looking for solutions.

[@carquestions]

Don - Stop going to mechanics - you are paying them to fix it not TRY and fix it. It's obvious that this problem is turning into a money pit - try the solution and let me know if it works. Cheers from Canada!

[@AquaStevae]

@@carquestions It obviously did NOT work, as he is still trying to find a solution.

[@joshcatalano5127]

Do you have to cut the long thing off at the end on the sensor or can you just leave it on incase you want to connect another sensor up in the future?

[@chrischopper]

Hi great adviice … could you confirm if this will turn off the Orange/yellow break warning that appears in the Dashboard:? Thanks

[@carquestions]

Depends on the year and model

[@samirbhansali3029]

I own a bmw x5 e70, while playing around with the carly obd I tried to reset the brake pad sensor . I had not been getting any error and brake pads are fine. My intention of doing the reset was to try and increase the time before the warning shows up. Anyways long story short as soon as I tried to reset it, the brake pad error started to flash. It says replace brake pads as they are worn out. I took it to the bmw service station and they told me that the brake pads are fine but there is no way to get rid of the error. I will need to replace the brake pads and sensor if I want the error to go. Or I can continue to drive it with the error message. The message comes on everytime I start the car and it bothers me. Would the fix that you showed work in my case.?

[@zamanzf6165]

How many K.M. may I , drive in local with out change the pads on 2008 BMW X5 3.osi after replace pads signal is on ?

[@carquestions]

give it a couple of days worth

[@OnIyTony]

beautiful, just worked on my E36 I hate lights on the dash ! Thanks A TON

[@carquestions]

Anytime Anthony - glad to help - Cheers from Canada!

[@elangelny2000]

Thank you very much I was getting ready to go to the dealership after brake pads replacement and unable to reset light. After this video… Voila!. Thanks I know this video is 7yo but still thanks

[@carquestions]

Glad it helped - Cheers from Canada!

[@TheRealSnakePlisken]

Does not work on two-stage sensor, F22/F30 chassis. What is the solution on F22? New sensor x2 doesn’t work. Short method doesn’t work. Cannot reset CBS pad thickness either.

[@carquestions]

Thanks for the info - will look into it - Cheers TRSP

[@petergrabarets9596]

Okay if I'll do this, will my screen shows brake pads are worn to the minimum thickness. Have the pads replaced by the nearest BMW center? Or it will not after I reset it again??? Because my sensors was good but I reset it twice after 1st change pads and now it doesn't reset and says: front or rear brake pads service due soon??

[@carquestions]

Just do a maintenance reset and you should be good to go - cheers!

[@petergrabarets9596]

So do the same on the video then reset and I will be good??

[@carquestions]

yep

[@petergrabarets9596]

thanks

[@JustMarkavalli]

That ish is coming off tomorrow. many thanks ...Effing annoying when an bought new pads only for garage to tell me my rear brakes are fine. wished i had seen this

[@torexus]

A lot of those sensors go off when you have like 25% left on the pads left.Cars rotors now have aprox 2mm over minimum thickness new. So you cant really turn the rotors with out being at min thickness or under when your done. So its pads and rotors. Every time I pad slapped ( just putting pads in ) there is allways a problem, squeeking, shuddering or pulling to one side. So my advice use them to metal to metal and get pads and rotors.

[@carquestions]

Good advice

[@MyFighter2000]

Brake light is still on after twist the wires togehter, what to do? BMW X5 E53. 2003

[@carquestions]

Did you do all of them?

[@MyFighter2000]

@@carquestions of course

[@TheNgFamily2009]

@@MyFighter2000 reset sensors via car or scanner.

[@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy]

​@@TheNgFamily2009how to reset?

[@eguzman90201]

Will this work on my 2011 328i coupe?

[@carquestions]

It should

[@treymaynelambert5152]

can u do this with abs sensor

[@carquestions]

I wish

[@bodoswaytoday595]

I did that the light is still on it’s NOT working

[@carquestions]

Sorry for the late reply - doesn't work on some models

[@bjornderoderidder479]

What kind of transmission fluid is better for E90 320i 2007?

[@carquestions]

Look in the owner's manual Bjorn - it will specify what type

[@simplelangperorock]

do you have trouble resetting on dash board?

[@tanglewood777]

i have brake warning lite on my mini one and pads are ok thiknes but will the brake lite on daSH GO OUT

[@vijaypatel-si6ig]

Yes they will but you must reset through the computer so the wear sensor figure count go back to normal

[@carquestions]

You need to use a scan tool to figure this out - Cheers from Canada!

[@blass5506]

You have to do it in both front tires?

[@joatmon7621]

Should only have sensors on the (left hand drive) driver front and passenger rear.

[@damojan]

Why not do the splice back at the connector box?

[@carquestions]

You could - no particular reason

[@Cathappy25]

Why not just take the sensor out without cutting and tie it up out of the way ?

[@chadculp8240]

Because that would literally do nothing to solve the problem of having the warning light on despite good pads. You have to join the two wires in order to complete the circuit and "fool" the sensor wire into thinking it is making contact with pads.

[@sw2048]

Going to try this tomorrow as I’ve changed these front and rear and it still won’t go off!! But...you mention the light still comes on on mileage!? What does this mean. Will I never be able to get rid of it because my car has done a certain number of miles? (99k) regardless if I have brand new pads and discs?

[@sw2048]

320i 2009

[@kilatore667]

when you do a reset of the breaks on odometer it will reset it for 15000 KM and it will start counting down once it reaches 1000 km the warning will come back , this will happen in both scenarios with the sensor or without.

[@mapleleafenterprises1002]

No doubt this is a pain and I dont need an idiot light telling me to chagne my brakes when Im handy in the first place.

[@carquestions]

Looks like you know your car better than it knows you

[@bryankmissig]

Worked great on 2013 M5.

[@carquestions]

Thanks - good to know

[@rogerlacroix20]

do you have to do both front and rear?

[@carquestions]

Try front first then if the light is still on then rear

[@porsche5k]

Thank you! Worked on my e90 m3

[@sathianandanchetty5086]

Must you do that for all four wheels.

[@carlosarango7210]

There is only two sensors on my car. front and rear.

[@johnwright5146]

On my 2005 BMW X3 E83 there are two sensors, left front and right rear.

[@lylecrocodile4894]

Any chance this faulty sensor could cause a parasitic draw on the battery?

[@carquestions]

No I don't think so Lyle - Cheers!

[@jamessullivan7536]

1997 z3 has three wires on r/f. do i cut all three?

[@ericramos2405]

Will it work for a BMWI3 range extender

[@ericramos2405]

My car won't turn on because sensor warming light is overduo

[@carquestions]

Check the manual asap

[@jrtoner638]

Ok i tried that and light is still on what else could it be and I did both of them front driver and rear passenger

[@carquestions]

check again - the wires must be grounding out somehow

[@jrtoner638]

@@carquestions ill check it

[@joesarks]

@@jrtoner638 did you figure it out? I just did both of mine (1988 325i) and the light still coming on. I read somewhere that it comes on via senor or MILES. If I rigged the sensor, how would I reset the miles portion?

[@michaelrathman7305]

also just did this to the rear if my e46, light is still on, car also has 233k,,

[@angelramos4912]

I have a 1999 BMW 528i the bake light and abs are on how do I turn them off

[@janisliepins4636]

Check for abs sensors, one of 4 has to be shut

[@mangosimbbox1]

This actually. Solved my problem!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@carquestions]

Anytime Mango - Cheers from Canada!

[@Jax816]

This works on a bmw 335i 2008?

[@hornyZdog]

I can't believe I sat 5 minutes watching this video on African technology for a BMW brake light warning sensor. Well it's true you don't need the light to tell you when to replace your brake pads, the sound of grinding metal will tell you that it's too late and you should have done it miles ago. Hey while we're at it why don't we just splice the wires for the SRS system and the seatbelts you can short it out so it doesn't keep being if you don't have yours on...... it's all about safety.

[@reza_dc2]

Pit Bull Lover If your a car guy , you will be inspecting your brake pads as you work on your car. If your a guy that can’t even change his tire , then leave the sensor on. Check your brakes every now and then , common sense.

[@hornyZdog]

@@reza_dc2 well dude if you know prople that drive and own BMW's , not all of them are tech-savvy and they do just rely on an idiot light. So when you cross /cut your wires just to shut off a light what does that do for the safety of everybody else driving around them? I'm just saying you know the lights there for a reason. I guess when you think about it if we took off all the things that we don't need on a BMW hey maybe we could have saved a few thousand dollars and bought a base model T. so I guess the bottom line here is instead of correcting the problem to see what's doing what we use our African technology, I didn't want to say Mickey mouse knowledge because that's a Disney registered trademark.

[@reza_dc2]

Pit Bull Lover I hear ya , It’s good for people like me that plan on keeping the car for long term. I did my brake and rotors yesterday and the connector for the sensor broke , the white plug connector. So if it gives me a problem , I’m going to do this trick to remove the light. Definitely not the best idea if non-car people plan to use the car. People hardly even check Their own oil and water levels these days.

[@Dazuk2023]

It still gives an 'Idiot' warning every 15000 so if you dont get it checked then your own hard luck if the brakes go... Its not hard to see whats on the pads through the wheel unless your a dunce...

[@johnmurray3876]

Does this work on the mini copper (2008)?

[@carquestions]

Don't know

[@aldomoronelson4945]

Yes it does, all you have to do is go and buy a BMW.

[@johnmurray3876]

Aldomoro Nelson interesting. I might buy a BMW Mini Cooper.

[@aldomoronelson4945]

Murray bahahahahah your an idiot in a good way lol lmao 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@johnmurray3876]

Aldomoro Nelson 😜

[@GMRone]

Can i do that on my 540i 1997?

[@carquestions]

Should work

[@GMRone]

Thank you

[@issacnewton82]

i did just that, but after i try resetting the error on the dash, holding the odometer peg and getting to the brake option, i hold to confirm reset, it blanks then returns to -9000. the error remains on the dash, i cant get rid of the stupid message, i have a 2004 525i, if anyone can please guide me id really appreciate it

[@carquestions]

Try the rear brake as well - light will come on for both sensors front and rear

[@johnmejia573]

But the rear has plenty of brake still, and the message says front brake only, doesn't mention rear, I'll look into this weekend, driving me nuts!

[@devinhill7656]

John Mejia did u ever figure out what it was? I am having the same problem of it resetting to -9000. Please help

[@bjornderoderidder479]

Sir, i owned a 2007 320i with 140K on it. Suddenly my car started to jerking/kicking while in D position When i'm at a corner and pressed the brake in the car is jerking/kicking. I've also noticed that the gears P,R,N,D indicator on the dash jumps on and off. Do you have a solution for this issue?

[@KeithColangelo]

Corroded ground wire. Look for a ground wire that is rusty under the car. Clean and re drill a new hole if you need to.

[@KimoKimochii]

the newer bmw sensor is a scam, the sensor circuit gets tripped after around 2000km then it starts counting down the km and when it reaches 0 the warning light will come on regardless of how much brake pads you actually have left

[@carquestions]

Best reason for buying a Lexus I've heard this week - Cheers from Canada!

[@sickturbohatch]

How do you reset the message

[@carquestions]

will go away by itself unless its the rear brake sensor causing it

[@sickturbohatch]

carquestions ok thanks

[@sickturbohatch]

So if it is the rear one how do u reset it then

[@dmcd1248]

Sabino...Try disconnecting, then re-connecting the battery to reset the computer

[@thomasjarman7640]

Thanks for the info. I like your red "safety toe" socks in the garage.😂

[@james4721]

I tried front and rear?

[@vkoptchev]

A typical example of German over-engineering. Glad this one is easy to get rid of.

[@bmwsolutions7880]

You can save a lot of money and would be safer if you don't install your tyre back. Some people have a problem for every solution.

[@christianeriksson4733]

Well, if the sensor tripped when the pad was actually worn there would be another situation.

[@hiker-trash]

Worked on mine as well. Complete the circuit.

[@carquestions]

Excellent Chris - cheers!

[@wendalltaveras4514]

Thank you!!! This worked perfectly on my 2008 bmw 535xi

[@carquestions]

good to hear - cheers

[@stuff2426]

Just remove the light bulb from the dash. Passes inspection that way since the wiring at the wheel is still in tact.

[@bayfinest1938]

How you do that

[@Dazuk2023]

@@bayfinest1938 You dont, its not an old ford. It will still pop up on the warning screen..

[@Rajafayness]

Lol 😂

[@chrissullivan3638]

$10 part to fix it properly.

[@chrissullivan3638]

@Omar Hayes Literally a $10 fix. Unplug and replace cable. Buy the part from FCP, turner, ECS, RockAuto you name it... $10 part per side. Just as much work to cut the wire.

[@chrissullivan3638]

@Omar Hayes BMW PART # 34-35-1-179-819

[@shaezubia4142]

@Omar Hayes stop listening to the dam dealer 😒 and start listening to your wallet look man this car is like a really big toy 😳 alot of plastic parts but most things on the whole car are simple plug and play plugs 🔌 😑 and they would charge you 600 to take off a tire and unplug and unhook a couple plastic holdings.....thats why I became a mechanic 🔧

[@tykendrick800]

10$ part thats not needed. it shouldnt be there in the first place

[@xPiSSeR]

@@tykendrick800 why? It tells you when your pad is worn... its actually less than $10 now that I checked FCP

[@lgoodson7616]

Do I have to do that for all 4 tires?

[@luka.tepnadze]

your bmw has only 2 1 front 1 rear front you have on left rear you have on right side you have to do like that on bought side

[@mrmrskhan7769]

Thank you it really works for E60 2004

[@carquestions]

Glad it worked

[@marvinbrae4097]

Yo dude I did this on my 116 f21 , reset the dash warning and yeah it works, just wrapped the wires with some tape instead of the heat shrink thanks from Ireland

[@carquestions]

Anytime Marvin - cheers from Canada!

[@boodlehopper]

That's old school stuff for regular people !! thanks

[@AMG28ful]

For stupid people only. And that stupid is doing it the wrong way. Just take off the sensor from the pad.... no need for cutting.

[@MontrealMan1970]

it also worked on mercedes w211 e55 i looped the front left rotor sensor & bye bye no more brake icon.

[@carquestions]

Thanks for the tip MM - Cheers!

[@thewedge8823]

I have an aftermarket big brake kit, and my sensor doesn't reach!! should I cut it? Also, is this process reversable ? lets say I wanna sell the car, and the buyer starts asking why is there a brake light on the dash?

[@nicholasindelicato5759]

You can just install a new brake pad sensor whenever

[@reza_dc2]

Can I splice the wires before the “ white connector “ ? My connector with the release tab became so brittle, it shattered when trying to disconnect the two..

[@hornyZdog]

Yes. It's common sense

[@carquestions]

yep happens all the time

[@reza_dc2]

Pit Bull Lover Yeah it’s common sense but it doesn’t hurt to get confirmation before I start cutting.

[@hornyZdog]

@@reza_dc2 yeah you're right.

[@sleepmeditationmusic8097]

Worked perfectly for my 2017 BMW X3, Thanks 🙏

[@carquestions]

Anytime SMM - cheers

[@jobprins5729]

Do you have to do all wheels ?

[@amyraniello8477]

Yes if they are one every brake.

[@quartznation9499]

That worked wonderfully!.. Beers on me!! thanks BMW X3 '04 m54e83

[@carquestions]

Great and thanks for the info - cheers!

[@adamthompson3424]

I never comment on KZbin videos but I could not resist. Let me start off by saying that German auto engineering is similar to Apple in the tech world. They aim to design user friendly products for lazy people. The majority of BMW owners, especially original owners have no interest in working on their own vehicles. They buy a luxury vehicle because the extra features appeal to them. This video was created to share the owners experience and knowledge. If you are watching then you went down the rabbit hole of KZbin and found this video. This implies one of two things... 1. You have the same issue and want the light or message fixed and could care less about the annoying feature that hitlers grandchildren created. 2. You want the issue fixed properly but was quoted a ridiculous price to repair and want to do some research before paying out the ass. BMW does not design vehicles with mechanics in mind, more so the driver. More than likely he owns the vehicle and is not making obnoxious monthly payments on a car that is 25% of his income. Everyone siding with the argument that it is a safety feature is correct but it is not a safety feature required by law. Those comments are hypocritical because whether the sensor is manually fixed or you continue to drive that way your result will be the same. Either it’s always on or it’s never on and that doesn’t tell you the condition of your brake pads. Chock your vehicle, jack up the car and remove the tire is how you check the pads. It takes 5 minutes people, your stock portfolio will still be there tomorrow. If reading this has lit a fire inside you then I achieved what I set out to do. Convince some people to try “adulting” and not consider DIY work beneath them. Sincerely, -Adam

[@carquestions]

thanks Adam and yes - diy once in a while - especially now

[@christianeriksson4733]

BMW:s are still 20 years ahead of American cars, and the engineers of modern American cars are the grandchildren of people who bombed 100 000 unaware Japanese civilians with the first nukes, if you wanted to go down that road.

[@camillelala8069]

For x4 i have this problem in my brake back ? is possible ?

[@carquestions]

Yes it is - maybe the brakes are worn out on the rear - Cheers from Canada!

[@camillelala8069]

@@carquestions yes i change all brake but the red message is here.. I think this is sencor brake the problem, tomorrow i try your solution. Thank you so much from France

[@camillelala8069]

@@carquestions i have 2 sencor 1 front left is ok and 1 right rear, i try to cut rear sencor tomorrow , because i have red message

[@camillelala8069]

@@carquestions the red message is for rear blake, but i have change this !

[@carquestions]

@@camillelala8069 let me know how it works out - thanks

[@mignethe]

DAM IT !!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE MAN !!

[@carquestions]

Anytime Andy - Cheers from Canada!

[@skittallj1326]

definately a no nonsense approach... this guy is great !!!!

[@joshcatalano5127]

So you leave the sensor plugged in under the wheel arch an then the end that plugs into the break pad is what you splice together?

[@olliebeumkes7354]

American solution to German Engineering...

[@jamesj4530]

You mean Canadian solution, this guy is from Canada. Americans don't claim Canadians lol

[@henrylandrum2960]

My light just came on at 100k which seemed weird because the brakes were done a months ago. Thanks for the info.

[@carquestions]

All 4 brakes? - if so take it in for a check asap

[@henrylandrum2960]

@@carquestions I ran a check on the brakes and fluid they were fine. Took it for some spirited driving heavy braking and everything was fine again.

[@carquestions]

@@henrylandrum2960 Nothing like an Italian tuneup eh? - well done

[@paulwisdom5383]

These sensors aren't even expensive... Why bother with this? They're about 15 quid each in the UK 🤔

[@joatmon7621]

Because they are pretty useless, sensors fall out of aftermarket pads and get torn up, and why spend 30 quid if you don’t have to👍🏼

[@erick222]

The problem is not having to replace the sensor but that it says the pads are worn out when there is still like 20,000 left on them. My sensor in my 335i was tripped well over a year ago and I still have plenty of pad left.

[@christianeriksson4733]

@@erick222 Exactly!

[@diedasiskaimo]

for which BMW model SPECIFICALLY have you made this improvement?

[@SentraBoys]

E36

[@carquestions]

sorry can't recall - likely 2005 Canadian model 3 series

[@jpbredenkamp5091]

Does this work on f30s??

[@greekss]

hell no

[@TheEsmael85]

But didn't give you a warning if your brake pads is finished.

[@dmcd1248]

If they are "finished", your ears will warn you. But as regular maintenance, you should inspect them every time you change a tire. And even easier, you can see the brake pad edges when you look thru your wheel slots to view the remaining thickness periodically.

[@Salamethusayn]

Instead of cutting the wires and permanently damaging them. Just disconnect the sensor and bridge the two ends with a paperclip and tape it to the side. You achieve the same thing... with no irreversible damage

[@carquestions]

Sensible advice

[@TheInferno]

They're fairly cheap, to buy a new one, on Rockauto. around $5

[@carquestions]

@@TheInferno Good advice - thanks!

[@ferozibrahim1549]

It won't pass the MOT if it's checked by experienced mechanic

[@carquestions]

Maintenance warnings are not part of Canadian safety checks - Cheers from Canada!

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Wow!! Easy peasy lemon squeeze !! Beautiful !!

[@carquestions]

Thanks LC - cheers from Canada!

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

@@carquestions I m from Brazil 🇧🇷 same problem all over the world 🌍 pads still with lots of material but the lights are already on 😬

[@krle911]

Works great on BMW E87 118d 2006 ...Thnks !!!

[@carquestions]

And thank you for the updated info

[@thetoughcookie3665]

You know, you could have just take sensor off from pad and put it somewhere with cable tie, not even need to cut the wire etc..

[@AMG28ful]

Dumb people do dumb stuff. Instead of getting new pads for 30 40 bucks... that ass is cutting the cables... and people thumbing up like hes einstein... amazing.