"Check Brake Linings" warning!

[bgsquad]

i can't believe you guys change the rotors with each set of pads! i replace like 4-5 sets before i refurbish the rotors (if i have shaking on braking) for another couple of pads
dont' tell me you flush your brake fluid every 2 years? cause for me, it's a life time fluid...

and guess what? it still drives nice...

[JCL]

Originally Posted by bgsquad

i can't believe you guys change the rotors with each set of pads! i replace like 4-5 sets before i refurbish the rotors (if i have shaking on braking) for another couple of pads
dont' tell me you flush your brake fluid every 2 years? cause for me, it's a life time fluid...

and guess what? it still drives nice...

I have reused rotors on occasion, but didn't feel it was worth doing so on my last few BMWs. If I had a brake noise problem I would have to go back in and do the brakes again and my time is worth more than a couple of rotors. Best performance in terms of handling heat will also be with new rotors.

My brake fluid may go a few months past 2 years, but not much. It is not worth trying to extend it, that is when you end up with seized calipers as the water collects in the lowest point of the system, behind the piston. No such thing as lifetime brake fluid, it is hygroscopic.

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by JCL

I have reused rotors on occasion, but didn't feel it was worth doing so on my last few BMWs. If I had a brake noise problem I would have to go back in and do the brakes again and my time is worth more than a couple of rotors. Best performance in terms of handling heat will also be with new rotors.

My brake fluid may go a few months past 2 years, but not much. It is not worth trying to extend it, that is when you end up with seized calipers as the water collects in the lowest point of the system, behind the piston. No such thing as lifetime brake fluid, it is hygroscopic.

Does this mean that you bleed the lines completely from each calliper? - I thought about doing that but decided to stab myself in the eye instead...

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Bulk

Does this mean that you bleed the lines completely from each calliper? - I thought about doing that but decided to stab myself in the eye instead...

To change the fluid, yes. While keeping the reservoir full.

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by JCL

To change the fluid, yes. While keeping the reservoir full.

I have never looked but are there bleed line nipples on the callipers?

[E5382]

Hi I had this problem
https://youtu.be/GyPaUiEaBDg

[StephenVA]

Ok, and.....

Did you replace your pads and the worn through brake pad sensor(s)
Do you normally wait until there is almost zero brake pads left before you check?
You do realize that this thread has been dead for 6 going on 7 years right?

[RocketyMan]

Originally Posted by StephenVA

Ok, and.....

Did you replace your pads and the worn through brake pad sensor(s)
Do you normally wait until there is almost zero brake pads left before you check?
You do realize that this thread has been dead for 6 going on 7 years right?

+1 to digging up the grave.

If it were me, I would start a new thread and reference this thread.

Not much info on what E5382 is even talking about....

[E5382]

This is what I did changed pads front and rear and the wear sensors front and back
https://youtu.be/J-CbwDBghdw

[StephenVA]

Ok, so you have the idiot light on telling you to check the pads.
Are the brake pads low(worn out) and well beyond safe?
Is the brake warning wire broken?
Have you replace all the parts necessary yet and you are OK?
Did you ignore the brake system warning lights and indicator and now your in a ditch somewhere in BumF* nowhere?
People want to know!