Check Brake Sensor Light

[Hihosteverino]

Hi all,
I have a '02 325i with 27,000 miles. The Check Brake pads light just came on today. Can you guys tell me what it may be? Is it just a warning type thing, or does it mean I need new brakes? Annnd, the car is covered if it needs new brakes, right? (God, I hope so!)

Thank you,
Robert

[Pinecone]

It means that the brake pads need to be checked, and most likely need to be replaced.

And yes, they are covered under the Maintenance Agreement up to 3 year,/36K miles on '02 cars.

[Hihosteverino]

Thanks Terry,
I appreciate your response. I need to take it in today and see what they say.

Robert

[Hihosteverino]

Okie Dokie, The front brakes went below 3mm(?) so they fixed em under warranty, but I said "Gosh, 27,000 miles dosen't seem like very many miles for new brakes." The rep said the fronts usually go at 19-22,000. Hmmmmmmm okay, I guess. Does that seem right to you guys? Anyway, a good experience nonetheless.

Robert

[Pinecone]

Depends on how you drive.

Some of us can destroy a set of stock pads in a weekend. :)

I quickly removed the stock pads from both of ours, so have no idea what they would have gone to, but typically front pads last 20K - 35K for most drivers, we get between 65K - 100K out of a set on other cars. Lots of highway miles and planning ahead so less braking.