e87 Brake Pad Sensor problems

[Jpclarke89 20]

Hey guys,

I recently replaced both front and rear brake pads and sensors on my e87 116i, but the (!) light on the dash is still on, even though I have reset the service lights for both front and rears. I have read a few forums online with people having similar problems, and joining the 2 wires together on the old pad sensors to clear the light, then put the new sensors back in..... But I threw the old sensors out before I read all of this. So if someone has a pair of old sensors they don't need I'll happily pay postage + a few extra dollars to save me having to buy 2 more brand new sensors. Or will getting it scanned clear this? I can't find any info online suggesting this though.

Any insight would be brilliant

[*Glenn* 854]

You must replace both progressive wear sensors and reset through CBS with the correct reset tool. It won,t work any other way

[Jpclarke89 20]

You must replace both progressive wear sensors and reset through CBS with the correct reset tool. It won,t work any other way

I have replaced both sensors, what reset equipment is required?

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[*Glenn* 854]

Both front and rear brake wear sensor systems must be reset through CBS with the appropriate scanner

[Olaf 3317]

Hey guys,

I recently replaced both front and rear brake pads and sensors on my e87 116i, but the (!) light on the dash is still on, even though I have reset the service lights for both front and rears. I have read a few forums online with people having similar problems, and joining the 2 wires together on the old pad sensors to clear the light, then put the new sensors back in..... But I threw the old sensors out before I read all of this. So if someone has a pair of old sensors they don't need I'll happily pay postage + a few extra dollars to save me having to buy 2 more brand new sensors. Or will getting it scanned clear this? I can't find any info online suggesting this though.

Any insight would be brilliant

think about this. the sensor circuit has continuity until it's cut. Then it's open-oircuit by getting cut-through when the pad thickness is down, bringing up the lamp. In which universe would re-installing the sensor with its wire cut, reset the circuit? The internets is a 'fail' here.

Glenn is on the money. Get thee to your local BMW independent.

[*Glenn* 854]

The later model sensors work differently and calculate pad life through CBS The wear warning can only be reset through CBS with an appropriate scan tool