Diary of a Second Hand 15 year old Beamer (Maintenance - Battery Drain included..., BMW E39 520i year 2000 Engine 1995cc) M Series.
Workshop/My Diary - Brakes
Emergency or Parking Brake - (Rear Hand Brake Shoes & Rotor Pads).
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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
