Brakes - 2001 740il update

[Al Gray]

I installed the Akebono ceramic brake pads over the weekend on my 740il. The installation of the front brake pads was about the same or easier than on my 1992 525i.

My question is that when I replaced the brakes on the 1992 and put a new brake sensor on the Check brake lining indicator on the dash would be gone. However that is not so on the 2001 740il. According Ives at BMA Auto the system needs to be reset to make the Check Brake linings indicator go away. Apparently that reset tool is expensive (no price was quoted). Does anyone have any ideas about how to solve this problem?

By the way, the Akebono pads work really well and the brake dust problem is minimal.

Best regards,

Al Gray (age 61 this year and still giving old age "the finger")

[shogun]

Reset the brake sensor light by turning the ignition to Position 2 but do not start the car. Leave it there for about 30 seconds, and the brake error will go away.
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/362685/

[Al Gray]

Reset the brake sensor light by turning the ignition to Position 2 but do not start the car. Leave it there for about 30 seconds, and the brake error will go away.
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/362685/


Shogun,

You are the man! Thanks for the tip. I noticed that today the brake error light went away. Possibly and unknowingly I must have done what you suggested and I noticed the light was not on. Thanks for the explanation.

Al Gray