2004 BMW X5 Red Brake Light

BRYCAH5

MEMBER
2004 BMW X5
3.0L
V6
AWD
AUTOMATIC
186,000 MILES

The red brake light on the dashboard came on during the week and the dash read "check brake linings". I looked at the brake pads, front and back wheels, they seemed to have plenty of pad left. What else could it be?

Monday, November 9th, 2015 AT 2:53 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,747 POSTS

The inner pad has a sensor on it. If it touches the rotor, it will turn the light on. They seem to actuate the warning while there is still aprox 4/32 of brake pad left. That is my guess as to what is happening.