[Ibo24]

Hi all,

Is it possible to ode the brake pad indicator out? So it won't give the fault code?

[dstrickland]

I'm sure there's a way, it's much easier to just bypass them all together.

Pull the sensor out of the pad, cut the wire, then twist the 2 wires together completing the circuit. Route the wire somewhere safe so it doesn't get in the way of the rotor/wheel.

Reset the brake warning in your cluster using the trip button...

[RobertRichy]

Originally Posted by dstrickland

I'm sure there's a way, it's much easier to just bypass them all together.

Pull the sensor out of the pad, cut the wire, then twist the 2 wires together completing the circuit. Route the wire somewhere safe so it doesn't get in the way of the rotor/wheel.

Reset the brake warning in your cluster using the trip button...

+1

I went back and forth on this very topic for a while. Cheapest, easiest and least time consuming way to handle it is to cut..strip..twist..cap or electrical tape it and move on. I did not even have to reset anything. The light just goes off. I understand the light serves a purpose for the average Joe who does not pay attention to things like brake pads or service intervals but if you're on this forum I imagine you are savvy enough to know when your pads are low.

My Indy mechanic was a Master Tech at BMW for over 10 years. He told me the sensors are designed to trigger a warning prematurely so that when your car is under warranty the dealership can just change the pads instead of pads and rotors. Major cost savings for the dealership. By the time your rotors are shot you are out of warranty or service contract and the dealership can bend you over
I wish I could say I was surprised to hear that the dealership would try to take advantage of their customer.

[Ibo24]

Originally Posted by RobertRichy

+1

I went back and forth on this very topic for a while. Cheapest, easiest and least time consuming way to handle it is to cut..strip..twist..cap or electrical tape it and move on. I did not even have to reset anything. The light just goes off. I understand the light serves a purpose for the average Joe who does not pay attention to things like brake pads or service intervals but if you're on this forum I imagine you are savvy enough to know when your pads are low.

My Indy mechanic was a Master Tech at BMW for over 10 years. He told me the sensors are designed to trigger a warning prematurely so that when your car is under warranty the dealership can just change the pads instead of pads and rotors. Major cost savings for the dealership. By the time your rotors are shot you are out of warranty or service contract and the dealership can bend you over
I wish I could say I was surprised to hear that the dealership would try to take advantage of their customer.

Got a DIY for how I have to cut it, strip it, twist it and finish it? Would be very appreciated!

[RobertRichy]

If I recall the front sensor is on the driver side. You can get to it by turning the wheel to the right. Taking the wheel of makes it easier but not necessary. The rear is on the passenger side.
Watch this video and you see where the sensor is located.

It should all makes sense. It's just like stripping speaker wire. (If you've never done that...then use google) Strip the wires twist them together and you're done. Make sure to tuck it out of the way.