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Conajw 06-21-2020 05:58 PM

Brake light is On
 
I installed new brakes and rotors about 100 Miles ago and a new sensor! I now have a Brake light on and after scanning it shows no codes?
I know it is not the emergency brake light as it shows seperately!
Any suggestions on what it could be! Also checked Brake fluid and it was OK!

Conajw 06-21-2020 05:59 PM

Forgot to mention it is a 2004 with 144,000

Redraptor141 06-21-2020 06:13 PM

I don’t think it produces a fault code just wears though the wire and illuminated the light on the dash. Was the new sensors off brand or a decent make?

Or may sound stupid but are the sensors still in position on the pads? And connected fully? Could have vibrated out at either end?

Did you change all 4 sets or did you just change the fronts or rears?

Overboost 06-21-2020 08:26 PM

If you triggered the brake pad warning light, turn the ignition switch to position 2 and wait 10 seconds. Light should clear as long as the pad wear sensors are not compromised.

Purplecty 06-21-2020 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Overboost (Post 1186394)
If you triggered the brake pad warning light, turn the ignition switch to position 2 and wait 10 seconds. Light should clear as long as the pad wear sensors are not compromised.

This is the correct procedure! You say new brake sensor? Did you replace pads and rotors on all 4 corners? There is a sensor for the front and for the rear...

Fifty150hs 06-21-2020 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Conajw (Post 1186387)
I installed new brakes and rotors about 100 Miles ago and a new sensor! I now have a Brake light on and after scanning it shows no codes?
I know it is not the emergency brake light as it shows seperately!
Any suggestions on what it could be! Also checked Brake fluid and it was OK!

Have you checked the level of your brake fluid?

Conajw 06-22-2020 06:50 AM

All four brakes were changed with ceramic pads with all four rotors replaced! I replaced the sensors with the ones that came with the Brake pads (purchased as a set including sensors)! I will try the 10 second test using the ignition in position two and if that does not work I will check and replace sensors as needed!
Thank you both for the information and advice!

ahlem 06-22-2020 08:19 AM

On your model, is it possible to install the sensor upside down? Don't ask me how I know this but it wasn't on an x5.

andrewwynn 06-22-2020 09:32 AM

The reset procedure for the pad wear sensor is to turn the key to the on position and leave it for a full minute not ten seconds. Once you replace any sensors that have worn out.

Conajw 06-29-2020 07:21 PM

Fixed - replaced rear brake sensor which had a broken wire. It appears it was rubbing on the rear of the wheel - used a wire tie to keep it off wheel and problem fixed!


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