Can anyone identify a warning light I'm getting?

uk_dave&gill · 28th July 2008, 12:02

I can't find my handbook at the moment, and have a warning light showing.... :-(

It's one of the non-fancy instrument panels, and this warning light is sitting right at the middle in the top. It's a circle with three lines either side (following the arc of the circle). It looks perhaps like something to do with brakes?

I'm hoping the fact that it's showing yellow/orange rather than red is perhaps a good thing?

raykay · 28th July 2008, 12:07

It's the low brake pad warning light.

stocktake · 28th July 2008, 12:09

brake pads low

windrush · 28th July 2008, 12:38

You get quick answers on this forum yep its low brake pads

T-Cut · 28th July 2008, 13:06

When you replace the brake pads (front and/or rear), you must also replace the wear sensor. These cost around a tenner apiece on eBay. One end clips into the offside inner pad backplate and the other end connects to a wiring plug behind the wheel arch liner.

TC

uk_dave&gill · 28th July 2008, 16:41

I guess it's all four wheels then and also going to cost me lots?! :-(

stocktake · 28th July 2008, 16:53

Only one sensor at the front and one at the back. Fronts are favorites as they do most of the work.
Sensor £10 (front or rear)
Pads

Prices around (fronts)

OEM £35 (see a very trusted member on here)

branded (mintex etc £20)

Unless you are very hard of hearing don't be tempted by the £5 type squeal is so annoying after about.... well after about 3 mins actually

David3807 · 28th July 2008, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

I guess it's all four wheels then and also going to cost me lots?! :-(

Doesnt have to be - could be just the fronts or the back. There is only one warning light covering the warning sensors on back and front. You wont know which until you have a look.

uk_dave&gill · 28th July 2008, 17:00

Thanks for the wise words folks!

Doesn't sound too bad after all.............

cjmillsnun · 31st July 2008, 22:26

Bear in mind you may need discs as well.

Again not too expensive.

28th July 2008, 12:02	#1
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Can anyone identify a warning light I'm getting? I can't find my handbook at the moment, and have a warning light showing.... :-( It's one of the non-fancy instrument panels, and this warning light is sitting right at the middle in the top. It's a circle with three lines either side (following the arc of the circle). It looks perhaps like something to do with brakes? I'm hoping the fact that it's showing yellow/orange rather than red is perhaps a good thing?

28th July 2008, 12:09	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	brake pads low __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

28th July 2008, 12:38	#4
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28th July 2008, 16:53	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Only one sensor at the front and one at the back. Fronts are favorites as they do most of the work. Sensor £10 (front or rear) Pads Prices around (fronts) OEM £35 (see a very trusted member on here) branded (mintex etc £20) Unless you are very hard of hearing don't be tempted by the £5 type squeal is so annoying after about.... well after about 3 mins actually __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

28th July 2008, 12:07	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	It's the low brake pad warning light.

28th July 2008, 13:06	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	When you replace the brake pads (front and/or rear), you must also replace the wear sensor. These cost around a tenner apiece on eBay. One end clips into the offside inner pad backplate and the other end connects to a wiring plug behind the wheel arch liner. TC

28th July 2008, 16:41	#6
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	I guess it's all four wheels then and also going to cost me lots?! :-(

28th July 2008, 17:00	#9
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Thanks for the wise words folks! Doesn't sound too bad after all.............

31st July 2008, 22:26	#10
cjmillsnun Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi & MGZT+ CDTi 135 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Petersfield Posts: 787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bear in mind you may need discs as well. Again not too expensive.