Resetting the Brake Wear Service Light

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When the Brake Wear Service indicator light illuminates, one of the two Brake Wear Sensors has been triggered.  The brake wear sensor is a wire loop that gets worn down against the rotor.  Once the wire is worn thru and the circuit is opened, the brake wear indicator light is illuminated.

The MINI has a brake wear sensor in the front left wheel, and the right rear wheel.

After replacing the worn sensor, reset the service light with the following procedure:

For Gen 1 2002-2006 R50 and R53 Hatchback and 2005-2008 R52 Convertibles

A.  Turn the ignition key to the #2 position for around 30 seconds without turning over the engine
B.  The light should go out! 

For Gen 2 2007+ R56 Hatchbacks, 2008+ R55 CLUBMAN, and 2009+ R57 Convertibles

To enter the service Menu:

A. Insert Key
B. Do not press clutch / brake
C. Press Start button
D. Wait until the Car / revelant Service symbol disappears on the Rev counter display
E. Immediately after the symbol goes out - Press and hold Both buttons on the Rev Counter
F. Continue to hold - the system Will run a dash light check
G. Continue to hold
H. Display will then show VIN / Menu, - continue to hold through this until the time Reappears on the display.
I. Now release Only the Right hand Button (trip reset) for about a second, and then press and hold again (whilst still holding the LH button)
J. After another second of 2 the display will show the Front Brake Symbol You Are Now in the Service Menu:D
K. Use the BC Button (on indicator stalk) to scroll through to the relevant symbol - eg Rear Brakes

L. To Reset the warning indicator light - Press & Hold the BC Button at the revelant symbol until RESET appears - then press and hold again until the process is complete.

Turn Off and On the Ignition again - Warning should now have gone!

Article Date: Jun 18, 2009
Car Accociations: NEW_MINI
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