Brake Warning Light

[cheekymonkey]

[b][/b] Hi Guys - i have posted a few questions here before, and always had positive feedback. And so this brings me to my current fault. About in year ago i had the brake warning light come on, on inspection found that the n/s disc pad wire indicator had broken. As the pads were relatively new so i opted to leave them till i needed new pads, unfortunatly the mot recently found that the discs were worn and needed to be replaced. we replaced the discs and the pads - but the light on the dash board is still illuminated. Any thoughts would be greatly received. oh and i should tell you that i have a Galaxy 1.9tdi (115) Zetec 02

Many thanks

[gregers]

BLOODY HELL HAVE I EATEN SOME MAGIC MUSHROOMS ?,

M8 I THINK IF YOU WANT SOME ONE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION YOU COULD AT LEAST ALLOW THEM TO ACTUALLY READ WHAT YOU HAVE POSTED 1ST.

[insider]

How's this:

Hi Guys - i have posted a few questions here before, and always had positive feedback. And so this brings me to my current fault. About in year ago i had the brake warning light come on, on inspection found that the n/s disc pad wire indicator had broken. As the pads were relatively new so i opted to leave them till i needed new pads, unfortunatly the mot recently found that the discs were worn and needed to be replaced. we replaced the discs and the pads - but the light on the dash board is still illuminated. Any thoughts would be greatly received. oh and i should tell you that i have a Galaxy 1.9tdi (115) Zetec 02

Many thanks

 

There is another wear indicator in the pad on the diagonally opposite wheel.

[cheekymonkey]

Hi - my applogies to everyone , including gregers for the terrible font- it was an unfortunate accident and i promise not to do it again. Thanks for the replies - i'll be sure to check it out

[gregers]

ahhhhh thats better,as insider says cheeky there will be a wear indicator on the rears aswell as the fronts.

[mos]

hi I have the same problem.check brake pads. but I have put new disks and pads all round and the warning is still on?.Do you have to reset with vag com? any help on this .thanks.

[gregers]

you havnt got a break in the wire have you?ive had new ones recently fitted and the light went out straight away.

[daveandsharan]

My VW Sharan 2004 115SE needs new pads and discs all round.

 

Anyone like to suggest what I might have to pay at main dealers or an independent.

 

I have looked at the very detailed instructions on this site on DIY replacement but I'm not keen on putting my limited skills to practice on the braking system.

 

Thanks

 

dave

[paulmpaciorek]

Dave.

 

I got the front pads and discs done for 100 quid at Quick Fit and the rears done last week for 135 quid at a local garage....so dont pay anymore than that.....infact if you can pay a lot less !!!! Good Luck.

 

 

 

Paul

[iangarlington]

[b][/b] Hi Guys - i have posted a few questions here before, and always had positive feedback. And so this brings me to my current fault. About in year ago i had the brake warning light come on, on inspection found that the n/s disc pad wire indicator had broken. As the pads were relatively new so i opted to leave them till i needed new pads, unfortunatly the mot recently found that the discs were worn and needed to be replaced. we replaced the discs and the pads - but the light on the dash board is still illuminated. Any thoughts would be greatly received. oh and i should tell you that i have a Galaxy 1.9tdi (115) Zetec 02

Many thanks

I have the same problem, I have replaced all the pads (front and rear) and the dash is still saying check the pads arghhhh...help !

[DaveN]

I have the same problem, brake warning remains light on after both front pads were replaced. My mechanic insists that the brakes are OK and the leads are fine. He says that the problem could be a faulty sensor but these are expensive to replace. And it could be very expensive to find the faulty one by replacing each in turn. How can I isolate the problem? Will VagCom help?

[RADIOTWO]

I have the same problem, brake warning remains light on after both front pads were replaced. My mechanic insists that the brakes are OK and the leads are fine. He says that the problem could be a faulty sensor but these are expensive to replace. And it could be very expensive to find the faulty one by replacing each in turn. How can I isolate the problem? Will VagCom help?

 

No Vag com will not tell you which pad is causing the problem, take each pad out and check them

 

Radiotwo