Yellow brake light on?

synthedup

Senior member
 Rotherham
Hi guys, despite a search I can't find an answer.

I have the brake pad wear sensor on, currently yellow. However I changed all the pads and discs about 3 weeks ago so I know they're ok. What else could it be? The brake fluid looks topped up and the car drive fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks
 
synthedup said:
Hi guys, despite a search I can't find an answer.

I have the brake pad wear sensor on, currently yellow. However I changed all the pads and discs about 3 weeks ago so I know they're ok. What else could it be? The brake fluid looks topped up and the car drive fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Theres a reset procedure on the e46 - it'll probably be the same for the z4, you have to put the ignition in position 2 for around 45 seconds and the light will go out, not 100% but worth a go
 
jamie_z4 said:
synthedup said:
Hi guys, despite a search I can't find an answer.

I have the brake pad wear sensor on, currently yellow. However I changed all the pads and discs about 3 weeks ago so I know they're ok. What else could it be? The brake fluid looks topped up and the car drive fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Theres a reset procedure on the e46 - it'll probably be the same for the z4, you have to put the ignition in position 2 for around 45 seconds and the light will go out, not 100% but worth a go

What he said :thumbsup:
 
markplant said:
I'm sure I've read people change the sensor at the same ,


All new ware sensors have been installed and it was reset 3 weeks ago, been fine until this morning when it randomly came on again :(
 
Perhaps a pressure sensor either outside of the ABS pump on pre-facelift cars or inside the pump on the facelift. A code reader would pick it up.
 
When I first got my Z4 a lorry in front of me shredded a tyre, part of which I drove over which tore out one of the brake sensors, bringing up the dash light.

You haven't had something dislodge one have you?

Once replaced, ignition on without starting, wait a while, 30 secs to a minute and it goes out.
 
synthedup said:
markplant said:
I'm sure I've read people change the sensor at the same ,


All new ware sensors have been installed and it was reset 3 weeks ago, been fine until this morning when it randomly came on again :(

Could have taken a while to notice?
I've filled up tyre pressure before a journey to work, and it's popped up on the dash that the pressure it different (because I didnt reset it) towards the end of the journey, about 45miles later...
 
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