Rear Break Sensor Reset?

Lnknprkfrk28 · 10-19-2013, 05:55 PM

Hello everyone, hope all are having a good day so far. I own a white coupe 2012 335I, and have my own mechanic and body guy. My mechanic practically does everything on my cars, i don't like taking it in a dealer.

I just recently changed my rear breaks, as they were quite worn out, and for some reason my rear break sensor still states i need service at the same mileage which is in 2900 mls. I figured if i drive it on the new pads, it would automatically reset, however it hasn't. Do i need to replace the entire sensor for it to start from scratch? Or it will auto reset itself in time? It does state they are 'OK', and all systems are 'OK,' however when the light comes on to change my rear breaks, i already know I've just changed it, but don't want the light to stay on. Nothing has happened yet, as it still states i will need to service my rear pads in 2900 mls, but need some help here on how to reset this, or does it do it by itself?

Thank you.

VTECaddict · 10-19-2013, 06:38 PM

You have to reset it. Instructions are on here somewhere, just search for them.

Lnknprkfrk28 · 10-19-2013, 08:01 PM

I can't seem to find the instructions for it, can you please help me with that? I've searched the forum many times, can't seem to find the right thread.

Thank you.

K888888 · 10-19-2013, 08:19 PM

hold the button tht resets trip mileage with the car on. then scroll to the rear brakes with the "bc" lever thing. then hold onto the trip button thing again till it says reset.

VTECaddict · 10-20-2013, 12:08 AM

same thing but goto the rear brakes.

NH335i · 10-20-2013, 07:52 AM

Once the brake pad sensor is triggered dont you need to replace it?

10-19-2013, 05:55 PM	#1
Lnknprkfrk28 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335I M-Sport Package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunland, CA iTrader: (0)	Rear Break Sensor Reset? Hello everyone, hope all are having a good day so far. I own a white coupe 2012 335I, and have my own mechanic and body guy. My mechanic practically does everything on my cars, i don't like taking it in a dealer. I just recently changed my rear breaks, as they were quite worn out, and for some reason my rear break sensor still states i need service at the same mileage which is in 2900 mls. I figured if i drive it on the new pads, it would automatically reset, however it hasn't. Do i need to replace the entire sensor for it to start from scratch? Or it will auto reset itself in time? It does state they are 'OK', and all systems are 'OK,' however when the light comes on to change my rear breaks, i already know I've just changed it, but don't want the light to stay on. Nothing has happened yet, as it still states i will need to service my rear pads in 2900 mls, but need some help here on how to reset this, or does it do it by itself? Thank you.
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10-19-2013, 06:38 PM	#2
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	You have to reset it. Instructions are on here somewhere, just search for them. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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Lnknprkfrk28 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335I M-Sport Package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunland, CA iTrader: (0)	I can't seem to find the instructions for it, can you please help me with that? I've searched the forum many times, can't seem to find the right thread. Thank you.
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10-19-2013, 08:19 PM	#4
K888888 Banned 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	hold the button tht resets trip mileage with the car on. then scroll to the rear brakes with the "bc" lever thing. then hold onto the trip button thing again till it says reset.
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10-20-2013, 12:08 AM	#5
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	same thing but goto the rear brakes. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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10-20-2013, 07:52 AM	#6
NH335i First Lieutenant 9 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Once the brake pad sensor is triggered dont you need to replace it?
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