How do I clear the brake pad replacement warning ?
03-15-2013, 05:12 PM
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How do I clear the brake pad replacement warning ?
I just replaced all pads and both sensors, but the warning is still on my idrive ? any help would be greatly appreciated !!!
03-15-2013, 06:35 PM
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I did all that and it still didnt work....it went to -9000 miles....I think I got a bad front sensor.....now another question.....how do I reset the state inspection date?
03-15-2013, 07:38 PM
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Spray some brake cleaner on the "contact areas" where the sensors are connected to the brake pads. And if that does not work, get yourself a new set of BMW OEM factory sensors and repeat the first step again. >>>> Spray some brake cleaner on the contact areas where the sensors and pads are connected. 
I am speaking from personal experience and it worked for me. I hope you will get the same result.
Good luck!
PS: For me, the hardest part of replacing brake pads and rotors was trying to get the pads to reset to the proper mileage.
I am speaking from personal experience and it worked for me. I hope you will get the same result.
Good luck!
PS: For me, the hardest part of replacing brake pads and rotors was trying to get the pads to reset to the proper mileage.
03-16-2013, 10:35 AM
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I replaced both the sensors when I changed pads...I think I got a bad front sensor since its only telling me to replace the fronts.......new sensor ordered !!! any ideas on how to change the state inspection date ?
03-17-2013, 06:33 AM
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There's really not much to the sensors -- hard to believe you would have received a bad one. Did you make sure the front sensor is plugged fully into the socket within the wheel well and there was no debris inside it inhibiting contact?
03-19-2013, 12:27 AM
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Changing the brake wear sensor.
I just recently got this brake wear warning light and I did change the new original rear brake pads but still I can still see the warning light. The rear brake wear sensor is on the rear right side wheel and I change the sensor and all the warning light are gone. Please change the rear brake wear sensor and all your trouble will go away. Good luck.
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