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Re: Brake Linings Service Light (archive)
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Posted by Willis Weldin on February 05, 2001 at 16:06:31:

In Reply to: Brake Linings Service Light posted by Doug Hughston on February 04, 2001 at 15:11:54:


The brake pad warning indicator is triggered by a wear sensor. The pads wear down until the rotor breaks an electrical circut triggering the warning. Changing pads on most BMWs is easy if you are mechanically inclined. Not sure what the dealer cost would be as I change pads myself.

Willis Weldin

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