1998 BMW M3 Brake Pad Indicator Light

[Jim Bassett <jimbassett@xxxxxxxx>]

>I just replaced the pads on my 98 M3, but the indicator light in the dash is
>still on.  How do I reset this light?

You need to replace the pad wear sensor(s).

>I've been told that older cars had wires that run through the pads to trigger
>the indicator light, but mine doesn't seem to work that way.

Yes they do, actually. There's a sensor on the front-left and the 
right-rear, IIRC. The sensor slides into a notch in the in-board pad. You 
can get new sensors from the dealer.

Hope that helps,
Jim Bassett
1998 M3/4 - with pad wear sensors tied out of the way (track pads go on & 
off so often I don't need no stinkin' sensors :-))

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