2004 BMW X5 Red Brake Light

2004 BMW X5
186,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRYCAH5
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The red brake light on the dashboard came on during the week and the dash read "check brake linings". I looked at the brake pads, front and back wheels, they seemed to have plenty of pad left. What else could it be?
Nov 9, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The inner pad has a sensor on it. If it touches the rotor, it will turn the light on. They seem to actuate the warning while there is still aprox 4/32 of brake pad left. That is my guess as to what is happening.
Nov 9, 2015 at 5:41 PM