The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

I got the brake pad sensor light (yellow with no exclamation). I think they're fine, but what is the warning for? Does it trigger at a certain thickness?

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It triggers when the front, rear, or both sets of brake pads reach a certain thickness. A sensor is slotted into the brake pad, and when the pad wears down enough to expose the sensor to the rotor, that contact trips the sensor and turns the light on.

There is one sensor in the front and one in the rear, at opposing corners.

The pads are pretty much paper thin when it triggers

These are the 2 thinnest pads. Should these be replaced soon?

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edit: Looked it up and it looks like it's time. Not sure if I should just replace these two or look for new brakes all around.

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

These are the 2 thinnest pads. Should these be replaced soon?

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Just wait until you literally grind to a halt (it won't be long!), and throw new rotors, pads & sensors at it!

Front brakes wear faster than rear ... You should check before replacing all

These were the fronts.

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

These were the fronts.

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Also.... Be advised you're not looking at the inner pads.

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Also.... Be advised you're not looking at the inner pads.

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Thanks

Wish I knew all this when that kit was still on sale.

edit: Thanks to all

Those pads look like they're at 50% or so... depending on your driving habits, they could last for quite a while

I'm thinking of going ceramic, so I would probably need to be consistent on all 4 corners. FCP has a Meyle/Akebono kit. Has anyone heard anything about Meyle rotors?