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  1. Apok

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    #14 Apok, Feb 26, 2014
    I will def check and let you know.
     
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    #17 Apok, Feb 27, 2014
    Nope. :frown2:

    It actually expired at the beginning of December. I'm on my own for repairs now.
     
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    #18 Zapski, Feb 27, 2014
    Bummer. :(
     
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    #19 Dave.0, Feb 27, 2014
    Was the "Brake" light on because you had you parking brake on?
     
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    #21 Dave.0, Feb 27, 2014
    ^^^ you mean its not "Lifetime" fluid. :p:rolleyes:
     
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    #22 Crashton, Feb 27, 2014
    Surprisingly no. :confused5:
     
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    #23 Apok, Feb 27, 2014
    LOL, no. I was actually sitting at a red light when I took the pic. Though when I initially saw the brake indicator on, I had to check and make sure.

    Didn't want a repeat of what happened to my 97 Civic. Damn ebrake line froze one evening while I was at the gym, and I couldn't get it to thaw. So I drove about 50 miles with the firmly engaged. Never had rear brakes on that car again. I just didn't care about that damn civic. Only good thing about it was the 40 mpg.
     
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    #24 Zapski, Feb 27, 2014
    When I had the loose sensor the alert would appear and go away randomly, looked just like that photo.
     
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    #26 Apok, Feb 27, 2014
    Well, it came back on, only yellow this time. Went away pretty quickly. I jacked it up and took a good close look behind both wheels and nothing seemed loose or anything, it all looked good. Unless I wasn't looking at the right thing.
     

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    #29 pmsummer, Apr 9, 2014
    I've been going through a similar sequence (similar mileage). Due to some extenuating circumstances, it was causing me a lot of frustration (I took the car in for an oil/filter change and brake fluid flush, was told brakes were good... when I picked it up the odo said 9000 miles til next service, which it then counted down in 800 miles or so). Then the light.

    Final explanation from dealer: Two stage brake wear sensor. 'Car On Lift' means you'll probably need service soon. The second pictogram means you've triggered (worn through) the bws switch.

    Or something like that.
     
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    #30 buttonbag, Apr 9, 2014
    It's crazy how smart these cars are. I have a 1st gen and it came with a slightly loose e-brake handle so sometimes my brake light would come on and I would just have to touch the e-brake handle and it would go away. Just throwing it out there, I'm sure it's not a common issue, just a personality trait this one has.
     
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    #32 Apok, Apr 10, 2014
    Dang, I feared it might be the brakes. So I guess Ill add brakes to the vacuum pump that Im going to need to replace soon. Might as well do the front pads if I'm doing the rear.
     
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    #34 Apok, Apr 10, 2014
    I know they are both easy, not worried about that part as if its something complicated, I have a former F-18 mechanic that helps me out, lol.

    Its just the cash for the parts that I have to worry about. I think I have it in the budget to get the pump after my next paycheck, or I could ask for it for my bday, lol.
     
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    #35 Crashton, Apr 10, 2014
    I'd use my cc & do it now, but that is just me. Happy B Day!

    I think you need a mechanic that works on French Mirage fighters. :wink:
     
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    #36 Apok, Apr 10, 2014
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    I'll have to ask him if he ever has. He worked on a lot of planes while he was in the service since he was on a base instead of a ship.


    Anyone know anything about the Akebono pads? I saw somewhere that Dave.0 was talking about them, but I cant find if they still have room for the sensors, anyone else have some exp with these?
     
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    #37 Urkillinme_Smalls, May 20, 2014
    Not even sure if this is still a relevant thread but based on your original post I think I had the same issue. You may want to check all four corners to see if one of your brake sensors were severed. I just bought my mini and on the way home, I heard a noise, and the same lights appeared. Ended up being a severed sensor on the lf. The dealership I bought the car from replaced the sensor so I am not sure of the cost, but to re flash the computer at Mini to turn the light off was 95 dollars.
     
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    #38 pmsummer, May 21, 2014
    There are only two brake sensors on the MINI, Left Front and Right Rear.

    Resetting the indicator takes about one minute, and you could have done in your driveway. I understand dealers needing to charge a minimum fee, but that doesn't mean you need to take it to them.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKnLvitsXzs"]How to Reset a Brake Warning Light for R56 MINI - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #39 Apok, May 22, 2014
    It is def the wear sensor. Right now I am just dragging my feet on changing the pads and sensors.
     
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    #40 Dave.0, May 22, 2014
    Don't change the sensors just cut off the end, strip the wire back and tie the wires together.

    Replace the pads and motor down the road.
    Without the sensor you just need to keep an eye on your pads when they are getting low and forget the silly sensor light.

    A good rule of thumb is: If the distance of the pad to the rotor is less then the thickness of pad backing plate you need to replace your pads.
     
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