1990 BMW 325 brake lining lights came on - brakes not worki

1990 BMW 325
185,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LISACOLLEENMAC
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The brake lining light has been on for months - brakes worked fine. Tonight both lights came on and I had virtually no brakes. I need to drive to get to work - can I use the emergency brake until I can get it in the shop. I know nothing about cars...
Dec 28, 2007 at 2:15 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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The brake warning light is there so you know when to change you brake pads, You more than likely have destroyed the rotors by now, and may have damaged seals in the calipers with over heating. It would be irresponsible for you to attempt to drive it anywhere, if you do you are only putting your life and others on the road at risk, get it towed to a repair shop and be prepared for a big bill, more so that if you had the brakes inspected and pads changed when the warning light came on.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 9, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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