Brake pad sensor...how does it work?

[Parocket]

Replaced pads and rotors over the weekend...but the pad sensor stayed on. Do I need to reset it or will it go off itself once I get everything buttoned up? Any way to just hot wire it? I know how when I need to replace the pads without it.

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[93 325i]

The light will remain until you replace the sensor. I'm with you tho, I dont need a sensor to tell me when to do pads so I tied mine off to the strut tower. You do need to replce it tho if the light is already illuminated.

 

[Parocket]

Is there a plug to it? It appeared as though it went from the wiring harness to the sensor without a connector.

 

[Kirby]

The plug on the rear is mounted way up under the car above the axle. Follow the wire, you'll find a small plastic box. It snaps open, the connector is in there. It does a good job at keeping the connector clean.

Similar deal for the front. Follow the wire to the connector.