Red "BRAKE" and "CHECK BRAKE LININGS"

[omodos]

Originally Posted by jc1surf

Yep. Well first the "CHECK BRAKE LINING" came on. Then about half mile or so, then the RED BRAKE light came on. And remained on until I have then replaced.
I wish I can be of more help, but seems like you had already replaced that parts that triggered in my X. Have you gone back to check the sensor housing? there was a thread on here few months back. I'll try to hunt that thread down.

Hi got same message sequence yesterday, any idea if i have any drive time left once the red brake light with exclamation mark has popped up?

[80stech]

The sensor is not precise and only measures one side but the linings will be pretty thin on the red lite. "IF" that is the case you probably still have some drive time but better schedule the job.

[omodos]

Cheers for reply, i must have at most 1-2 mm meat left on pads..for sure will schedule replacement....am i correct in saying red light on means pad sensor also worn now needs replacing?

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by omodos

Cheers for reply, i must have at most 1-2 mm meat left on pads..for sure will schedule replacement....am i correct in saying red light on means pad sensor also worn now needs replacing?

Correct. The sensor wears though and goes open circuit - so you need to replace it with the pads.

[omodos]

Thanks fella, thought as much...i knew fronts were on way out but kept delaying...anyhow got the sensor n pads...rears still got some bit on em ,so case of finding mechanic now who doesnt have a waiting list of 2 weeks or more...hopefully dont do damage to rotors in meantime as i must drive x5...

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by omodos

... ...anyhow got the sensor n pads...rears still got some bit on em ,so case of finding mechanic now who doesnt have a waiting list of 2 weeks or more...hopefully dont do damage to rotos in meantime as i must drive x5...

Should be OK for a couple of weeks (or short trips etc.), assuming the warning lamps have only just come on. Kinda depends on how much braking you do.

So you have the pads and sensors on hand? Not keen to fit them yourself? It's not a difficult task, although you must take care as it IS brakes! Hard to screw it up but some folk seem to manage it though...



In this part of the world, (and esp. in Aussie) mechanics are very reluctant to fit parts they do not supply themselves.

[Salty B.]

Originally Posted by wpoll

In this part of the world, (and esp. in Aussie) mechanics are very reluctant to fit parts they do not supply themselves.

Same in the US. Distrust of the part source might the barrier, with so many counterfeit and just junky parts out there I can see that as a good reason. But probably it's the lost price mark-up.

[omodos]

Originally Posted by wpoll

Should be OK for a couple of weeks (or short trips etc.), assuming the warning lamps have only just come on. Kinda depends on how much braking you do.



So you have the pads and sensors on hand? Not keen to fit them yourself? It's not a difficult task, although you must take care as it IS brakes! Hard to screw it up but some folk seem to manage it though...



In this part of the world, (and esp. in Aussie) mechanics are very reluctant to fit parts they do not supply themselves.

Noope too scared to attempt it alas....

For sure from their point of view I get it, but I had the parts, got brembo wear sensor and if I recall the pads are bendix or textar.... brought them over in cargo luggage when i was in the uk on a break....at end of the day no cheaper than if i had let mechanic order parts as am pretty sure the profit he loses by me bringing parts (that as a garage he gets at cheaper price) he will charge me extra in labour...this is what happened with the cast manifold i ordered it was cheap as chips from ebay and the cost to fit was I am sure higher than he would have charge had i bought part from him if you see what I mean ...anyhow they found me slot tomorrow a.m and thankfully garage in 10mins min walk from work

[omodos]

well took x5 to mechanic and got into a row with him after he told me it wont be done today, i asked him why the hell you tell me to bring it in today? i need car! he that said in the off chance another car is done earlier we can squeeze you in,otherwise next appointment is 14th july! i cant drive for another 2 weeks with that warning on i said, in the meantime he checked and said i need both front and rear pads (got em) and the discs/rotors too needed changing....! they have a lip on them i would say 2mm max.....and car has done some 108,000 miles and not been replaced....i asked if old rotors can be planed he said no.....anyway happy days.....pain the rear

anyhow worse case i will ask him to do fronts pads and discs, and stick on the new pads on the rear too and not change out the rotors at rear as I can't remember where I put the rear rotors....