Brake Pad Warning after Brembo installation

CSanto · 08-31-2012, 03:49 PM

Hello,

I just picked up my car from my Brembo kit being installed. I'm getting an error message on the dash. Brake Pad worn to minimum thickness replace at nearest BMW.

What should I do, is this a sensor? Do I have to reset the ECU?

Chris

tlp · 08-31-2012, 03:56 PM

Sounds like the sensor was disconnected by the installer.

CSanto · 08-31-2012, 03:56 PM

Okay. My tech said he ties back the brake pad sensors, and that keeps the code from coming up in the ECU.

Obviously you have to rely on yourself to determine when you need new brake pads.

THE TECH · 08-31-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

Okay. My tech said he ties back the brake pad sensors, and that keeps the code from coming up in the ECU.

Obviously you have to rely on yourself to determine when you need new brake pads.

Correct.

CSanto · 08-31-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Correct.

So thats the right thing to do?

THE TECH · 08-31-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HREM3

So thats the right thing to do?

Yep.

C|3R1C · 08-31-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

So thats the right thing to do?

Yep. Same thing with my stoptechs. Thankfully the pads came with wear bars so the the brakes will squeal when they are ready. As for rotors, my tech told me look for a lip on the rotor.

tlp · 08-31-2012, 04:22 PM

This depends on the brake pads themselves. If they have the notch cutouts for the sensors then the OEM functionality will remain. My brembos had Ferodo FS2500's with notches front and rear. My new Hawk pads only had notches in with the fronts so the single rear sensor is tied back.

CSanto · 08-31-2012, 04:41 PM

Okay thanks guys. Had to retie passenger rear sensors.

CSanto · 08-31-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tlp

This depends on the brake pads themselves. If they have the notch cutouts for the sensors then the OEM functionality will remain. My brembos had Ferodo FS2500's with notches front and rear. My new Hawk pads only had notches in with the fronts so the single rear sensor is tied back.

Good Info!

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CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Okay. My tech said he ties back the brake pad sensors, and that keeps the code from coming up in the ECU. Obviously you have to rely on yourself to determine when you need new brake pads.
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CSanto Brigadier General 636 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Okay thanks guys. Had to retie passenger rear sensors.
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