Jpclarke89 20 Report post Posted January 31, 2016 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 31, 2016 You must replace both progressive wear sensors and reset through CBS with the correct reset tool. It won,t work any other way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jpclarke89 20 Report post Posted February 1, 2016 You must replace both progressive wear sensors and reset through CBS with the correct reset tool. It won,t work any other wayI have replaced both sensors, what reset equipment is required? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 1, 2016 Both front and rear brake wear sensor systems must be reset through CBS with the appropriate scanner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3245 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
