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5 Series Beamer

Diary of a Second Hand 15 year old Beamer (Maintenance - Battery Drain included...,
BMW E39 520i year 2000 Engine 1995cc)
M Series.

 

fig. Boot - Rear Fuse Cluster

Workshop/My Diary - Brakes

Emergency or Parking Brake - (Rear Hand Brake Shoes & Rotor Pads).

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Workshop

DO check the brake fluid levels on completion of task

fig: Source - Check Sensor is not worn, or
replace with a new one.

Fig. Source - Don't forget to replace the brake pad sensor
Rear Brake Caliper Brake Pads

Note: Normally there is  only one brake  pad/ sensor on the front and one on the back of the vehicle.This sensor if worn, will give a warning light on your instrument cluster. If one sensor  goes, check both front and back as they are on a ring circuit. Safety is paramount, don't botch and bypass, its not worth a loss of life.

Reset Brake Light Procedure

1.  Put the key in the ignition and turn it all the way forward to the ignition position … but don’t start the engine.
2.  Leave it in this position for 2 minutes, or so, and then
3.  Take the key out.
4.  Now, reinsert the key and the light should be gone.

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--- Location of  Push& Twist- Connector for Brake Sensor

Box lid Fips Open

fig. Source - Sensor Connector Box Housing

fig. Sourc - Sensor Lead

If Sensor - Brake Pad/Shoe end insert is damaged, sensor will need to be replaced