I have a 2004 Mini One D, the brake pad warning light came on so i have changed the pads. I have also fitted a new sensor as i damaged the old one replacing the pads. How can i reset the warning light that appears on the dash?
Also any idea what torque setting i need to tighten the wheels to?
ThanksHow can i reset the brake pad warning light on my new mini?
I'm looking at Alldata for that car, and do not see brake pad sensors in the schematics. However, if it does have them, where the sensor plugs in to the connector in the wheel well, there should be a voltage reading on one pin on the harness side. That voltage has to be present on the return wire for the light to go off. If the wire is cut or grounded to the rotor, the light will be on. You can unplug the sensors and attach jumpers across the two pins on the harness side to see if there is a problem with the sensors. BMW will sometimes put a sensor on one front wheel and one rear, but I'm not familiar with the Mini, it may have them on all four wheels. You can also check the sensors with an ohm meter. They should have continuity from one pin to the other, with no continuity to ground.
The lug nut torque is 120Nm, or 88.5 ft/lbs.How can i reset the brake pad warning light on my new mini?
i would contact the dealer and have them inspect it. not saying you installed the sensor wrong just saying those cars are tricky and anything could happen. try checking the fuse box in the hood. it might have a sensor reset button. i would just tighten the wheels evenly snug and go over one more time and go alittle more. my neighbor (not a car guy at all) tightened his nuts down to far and snapped one of. had to take it to the dealer and get it fixed. not sure how much it cost him though.
