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check brake linings

Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
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Re: check brake linings

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check brake linings

Post by dirtymonkey29 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:50 pm

Assuming you've change it and not refitted the one that has triggered the warning

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Re: check brake linings

Post by shadrack » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:12 pm

i got a new one that was broke when i got it the packet so i re fitted the old one, and the warning light wont go off :?
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check brake linings

Post by dirtymonkey29 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:15 pm

The old one won't work lol it'll be an open circuit now which is why it won't go off. Get the new one replaced and youll be fine

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Re: check brake linings

Post by shadrack » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:57 pm

whys that then does it were something on the sensor?
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check brake linings

Post by dirtymonkey29 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:21 pm

Once the sensor gets worn down by the disc it breaks the loop and the light comes on.

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Re: check brake linings

Post by shadrack » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:25 pm

oh ive learnt something :D i will get the faulty sensor changed and fit it at weekend :D
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check brake linings

Post by dirtymonkey29 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:28 pm

Now get that night time photo of your reversing camera haha

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