[Serf27]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

I took my wheels off to look at the pads and rotors since the yellow brake light came on yesterday.

Pads are rotors look fine to me. I'm gonna reset the light with a scan tool. If it comes back, I'll go ahead and replace the sensor.

Look pretty low. Just to the point where it might trigger low pads warning?
The steering angle will most likely have to be recalibrated

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Serf27

Look pretty low. Just to the point where it might trigger low pads warning?
The steering angle will most likely have to be recalibrated

They do? Idk seem fine to me. Maybe my eyes are bad

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

They do? Idk seem fine to me. Maybe my eyes are bad

They’re like at 1/2 life or less.

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Serf27

They’re like at 1/2 life or less.

that's probably why the light won't go away. even after I reset the light.

[Mosaud1998]

So, I took the wheel off again and tried to take the caliper off to see if I can compare both inner and outer pads. But damn the caliper is stuck on tight. I removed the guide pins. From the videos I've watched, that's how you remove the caliper.



But, the inner pads look just like the outer pads. So, I guess the sensor was never replaced when the PO had the rear pads and rotors replaced?

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

Edit: never mind, here's what I found:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247247

Do you have access to INPA or ISTA?
Look for any codes relating to the SZL module.
You don't have iDrive, right?

RACE IT

[nsjames]

well for the first time in nearly a month there's all the interior pieces in my car at the same time.

it even survived the pressure washer stress test without leak.

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

So, I took the wheel off again and tried to take the caliper off to see if I can compare both inner and outer pads. But damn the caliper is stuck on tight. I removed the guide pins. From the videos I've watched, that's how you remove the caliper.



But, the inner pads look just like the outer pads. So, I guess the sensor was never replaced when the PO had the rear pads and rotors replaced?

The yellow light may be a result of the steering angel sensor too.

[Yeahbuddy]

Today I fitted U-LED headlights, muffler delete, changed the front splitter, painted the calipers and hubs gloss black and spaced my wheels out some more. Ready for bed

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by Serf27

The yellow light may be a result of the steering angel sensor too.

The steering wheels sensor code is gone.

Stupid break light isnt

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I swear we're on parallel trajectories. In addition to our automotive proclivities, watching the Hummingbird fights from the porch is one of my regular summer afternoon activities. (Crappy pic cause can't focus thru the screen but they're goin at it )

Okay, a week later. On my 2nd IPA after a margarita. We now have about 11 hummingbirds. We had to position a 3rd feeder. We are almost out of food. These meffers are crazy.

I'm having a ball.

[bobbby]

Replaced rear right brake light bulb. Lasted 11 years so can't complain there

[S65Hunter]

Went on another early morning drive (5am). I've been doing that alot lately, helps keep the shitty stuff off my mind. I'm in love with the sound from the AA muffler and catless headers

[Lost808]

Had my alignment done, to reduce the toe out. The straight line stability feels a lot better, with better control over road transitions and less tram lining. There is a very minimal drop in turn-in, but hardly noticeable and it feels really good at speed.

[335IE90]

Put ceramic tint on my sunroof to keep some heat out. Gonna attempt the windshield tomorrow. Gotta give it to tint guys takes a lot of patience and time and very easy to mess up.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Yeahbuddy

Today I fitted U-LED headlights, muffler delete, changed the front splitter, painted the calipers and hubs gloss black and spaced my wheels out some more. Ready for bed

Looks clean. Nice headlights and wheels you got there.. lol

In other news, my brake job is done. Everything's almost exactly as I expected it to be driving wise. Just need to recalibrate the dsc to be sure and let the pads wear in over the next few hundred miles

[Yeahbuddy]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Looks clean. Nice headlights and wheels you got there.. lol

In other news, my brake job is done. Everything's almost exactly as I expected it to be driving wise. Just need to recalibrate the dsc to be sure and let the pads wear in over the next few hundred miles

Cool thanks well done with the brakes..

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

So, I took the wheel off again and tried to take the caliper off to see if I can compare both inner and outer pads. But damn the caliper is stuck on tight. I removed the guide pins. From the videos I've watched, that's how you remove the caliper.



But, the inner pads look just like the outer pads. So, I guess the sensor was never replaced when the PO had the rear pads and rotors replaced?

Those pads look fine to me. The code is for the rear sensor, so definitely look at the sensor itself and see if it is worn down. As the brake pads wear, the sensor makes contact and will wear down as well triggering the light. Check to see if the sensor itself is making contact or is damaged. If your pads are fine, it's possible the sensor was never replaced and the code is being triggered based on mileage.

You should be able to replace the sensor, reset the brake service code and the light will go off.

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Those pads look fine to me. The code is for the rear sensor, so definitely look at the sensor itself and see if it is worn down. As the brake pads wear, the sensor makes contact and will wear down as well triggering the light. Check to see if the sensor itself is making contact or is damaged. If your pads are fine, it's possible the sensor was never replaced and the code is being triggered based on mileage.

You should be able to replace the sensor, reset the brake service code and the light will go off.

That's what I'm going to do. Don't really feel like paying $23 for a sensor plus shipping from FCP

I wonder how much the sensor cost at my BMW dealership.

Update: $33+ tax at the BMW dealership. I'll order it off FCP

[nsjames]

I had troubles getting it to reset even with a new sensor.

had to open the junction box and short the pins on the chassis side with a piece of wire to get the light to reset, then installed new sensor.

It seems way to over engineered for what amounts to a resistance measurement in a loop of wire, but that's BMW.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

That's what I'm going to do. Don't really feel like paying $23 for a sensor plus shipping from FCP

I wonder how much the sensor cost at my BMW dealership.

Update: $33+ tax at the BMW dealership. I'll order it off FCP

Yeah FCP seems to be cheapest and it's where I bought mine.

Originally Posted by nsjames

I had troubles getting it to reset even with a new sensor.

had to open the junction box and short the pins on the chassis side with a piece of wire to get the light to reset, then installed new sensor.

It seems way to over engineered for what amounts to a resistance measurement in a loop of wire, but that's BMW.

It really is. I have a Foxwell NT520 tool which makes resetting them easy, but just another annoyance. When I did the brakes on this car I just ziptied the sensors out of the way. I swap wheels/tires from winter and summer set so I check the brakes often enough.

[CTinline-six]

I just got my car back after getting the new Michelin PS AS4's rebalanced and an alignment.

The car drives perfect now, like brand new, thanks to my local shop. I do most of my own work, except for stuff I don't have equipment for. I took my car for an alignment last year at the local dealership, and of course they didn't improve it at all, probably because of the seized tie rod and cam bolts they just didn't bother touching. Then come to find out the shop that installed my tires F'ed up 2 lug bolts on one of my wheels. Guy probably just set the impact to the nuclear setting and hammered them on.