Another frackin brake warning light...

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-18-2013, 04:58 PM

Is it common for the N55 to have all these brake sensor issues? I mean it's fixed and it's no big deal, but this is the second time this happened within 6 months

PichaDis11 · 07-18-2013, 06:34 PM

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Is it common for the N55 to have all these brake sensor issues? I mean it's fixed and it's no big deal, but this is the second time this happened within 6 months

Wear sensor going out that many times?

tony20009 · 07-18-2013, 06:44 PM

With normal driving, I'd say no, it's not so common. But how you drive has a lot to do with it. You should still be in your warranty period, so were I you, and I drove about like most folks do, I'd just head on over to the BMW dealer.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-18-2013, 06:53 PM

Yeah they say there's issues with the rear brake sensor... I don't drive like a track rat, but I'm not exactly a conservative granny driver.

fazman · 07-18-2013, 07:00 PM

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Yeah they say there's issues with the rear brake sensor... I don't drive like a track rat, but I'm not exactly a conservative granny driver.

Thats the problem, you need to drive it like its stolen

that will shut those sensors up

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-18-2013, 07:10 PM

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Yeah they say there's issues with the rear brake sensor... I don't drive like a track rat, but I'm not exactly a conservative granny driver.

Thats the problem, you need to drive it like its stolen

that will shut those sensors up

To be honest bro I think that's what's getting me in trouble

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-18-2013, 08:46 PM

Argh- a warning light for... nothing! This is really concerning me

fazman · 07-18-2013, 11:17 PM

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Argh- a warning light for... nothing! This is really concerning me

Hummmm curious... each time they "reset" the light, the brake replace counter goes up by one. So when you look at the full 6+ page davis report it will show your rear brake count like something crazy like 3+

I think my front/rear pad count is still at 1 and I'm @ 66k miles (I'm a firm believer in braking being a waste of gas

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thenewrick · 07-19-2013, 01:55 AM

I disabled that bull crap and never looked back. Screw those things.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-19-2013, 04:57 AM

Then how will you know when there is an issue brother?

Anything having to do with issues with the braking and accelerating system concerns the shit out of me, quite frankly.

Red_Bean_Bun · 07-19-2013, 05:39 AM

Something is shorting the sensor. When the pads is suffienctly worn the sensors would short against the rotor. Since there's 8mm of pad left - it's still thick enough.

Either the sensors are are installed properly or something is shorting it elsewhere - get a new brake pad sensor.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-19-2013, 07:47 AM

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Something is shorting the sensor. When the pads is suffienctly worn the sensors would short against the rotor. Since there's 8mm of pad left - it's still thick enough.

Either the sensors are are installed properly or something is shorting it elsewhere - get a new brake pad sensor.

I agree- I would have loved to get a replacement. Third time will be a charm- will definitely demand it.

thenewrick · 07-19-2013, 10:01 AM

Mankind went over 100 years without brake pad sensors.

Just change the pads at the regularly scheduled intervals or when they start squealing like crazy. The sensors are flimsy and pointless.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-19-2013, 10:29 AM

This is true. However, I am not all all car savvy and would appreciate the convenience of using the warning systems as they were designed on the car - since I paid for them anyway

AzureHaze · 07-19-2013, 10:31 AM

Ah, the 'ol brake pad sensor issue. Had one come up on me a couple of months ago, stealership said nothing's wrong, had it come up again as soon as I left the damn service station and they finally did some voodoo magic to make it disappear for good. German engineering at its best...

thenewrick · 07-19-2013, 11:34 AM

I guess if they're free and covered under warranty and you don't mind going to the dealership to get them changed periodically. Nah, even then I'd still disable the buggers.

fazman · 07-19-2013, 12:55 PM

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Then how will you know when there is an issue brother?

Anything having to do with issues with the braking and accelerating system concerns the shit out of me, quite frankly.

Come on, How did Fred Flintstone do it in his car back in the days? Yaba-daba-dooo!

All brake Pads have a fail safe which is they make loud grindy noises when they are low. If you happen to ignore that... you can still drive all the way to the point where you have no brakes and the car will just constantly keep the brakes ON 100% of the time so you are basically fighting the brakes to get movement. So for you to be able to say in modern cars 1980+ that you didn't know you needed new brakes is a little far fetched

NemesisX · 07-19-2013, 01:10 PM

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Is it common for the N55 to have all these brake sensor issues? I mean it's fixed and it's no big deal, but this is the second time this happened within 6 months

Welcome to BMW

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-19-2013, 01:28 PM

Yea yea...I know guys

Quasi- I tried to stick with that philosophy, but my insurance is about to drop me

NemesisX · 07-19-2013, 01:33 PM

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Yea yea...I know guys

Quasi- I tried to stick with that philosophy, but my insurance is about to drop me

Why, what happened?

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-19-2013, 01:50 PM

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Yea yea...I know guys

Quasi- I tried to stick with that philosophy, but my insurance is about to drop me

Why, what happened?

Just kidding lol... Was responding to Quasi facetiously.

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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Then how will you know when there is an issue brother? Anything having to do with issues with the braking and accelerating system concerns the shit out of me, quite frankly.
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Red_Bean_Bun Captain 62 Rep 944 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (4)	Something is shorting the sensor. When the pads is suffienctly worn the sensors would short against the rotor. Since there's 8mm of pad left - it's still thick enough. Either the sensors are are installed properly or something is shorting it elsewhere - get a new brake pad sensor.
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thenewrick Captain 26 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Black Sapphire Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Mankind went over 100 years without brake pad sensors. Just change the pads at the regularly scheduled intervals or when they start squealing like crazy. The sensors are flimsy and pointless.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	This is true. However, I am not all all car savvy and would appreciate the convenience of using the warning systems as they were designed on the car - since I paid for them anyway
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Ah, the 'ol brake pad sensor issue. Had one come up on me a couple of months ago, stealership said nothing's wrong, had it come up again as soon as I left the damn service station and they finally did some voodoo magic to make it disappear for good. German engineering at its best... __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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