Comoman

Hi all,

I have just replaced all brakes and sensors with genuine Audi parts. However the brake pad warning light is still on. I assumed it would self-extinguish but no luck.

Has anyone got an idea how to reset? What are the required codes?

Cheers

Reggie

You must have a open in the circuits - check your electrical contacts at the wiring off the pads. Also check your fluid level in the brake reservoir

Comoman

OK thanks - so you don't have to do anything via the VAG at all? No reset or anything?

Comoman

Sorry can't find how to edit my previous post:

Have checked fluid level all ok - will try to check for the wiring next.

DUTCH VanAtlanta

Check to be sure that you plugged all the wear sensors in properly.

The Traveler

You may also want to try getting a very, very small screwdriver, a paperclip, and some electrical cleaner to clean up the connections. I made blank plug-ins for mine, but the light still wouldn't go off. Turned out the connections were so corroded there just wasn't contact.

Comoman

Thanks everyone.

So to confirm - I have to do nothing with the VAG. The light should go out by itself with new sensors. Is this right?

I'll take a look at the connections....

DUTCH VanAtlanta

Jawohl!

Comoman

OK thanks. Tried everything - even got the old sensors, cut and twisted the 2 wires to short them out and plugged them in. The brake warning still comes on and soon as I engage a gear - not when I press the brake pedal.

I guess I have to go to Audi and get the computer plugged in - very frustrating.

DUTCH VanAtlanta

You have a break in at least one of the wires. The brake pad light comes on when one of the wires is broken and you have an open circuit.

When I did my pads, I forgot to plug in one of the sensors. As a result, I had the brake pad light on. VAG gave no indication of any problem. I just had to find the open circuit, which in my case, was an unplugged sensor.

I don't think the Audi computer will show you much, if anything.