Front brake pad warning lights on!

[Hu Jardon]

He died in a frost bite of the knee related incident

Poor Fcuker

How long did it take?

 

[Bitburger]

Poor Fcuker

How long did it take?

A long, long time and he was in agony all the time, mind you, he was a fairy

 

[MrMasher]

I know it was gash to not bleed the brakes and keep everything closed, but I don't have the kit for it and have never done it before.
So thought if I don't disturb the system then it shouldn't need doing.

I did this the last time I changed the pads and it was fine.

You should always open the reservoir cap when pushing the piston back. It makes it easier to push. I always dip some kitchen roll in the top to soak out the excess fluid.

When does the light illuminate? All the time or just when braking?

 

[pie sandwich]

MM

Its just under braking.

 

[Shugster]

Re: Bleeding the brakes.

It doesn't hurt to bleed them, and if you have someone who can push the pedal for you then you only need a spanner and a length of tube.

Edit: Which, "Jam jar", are we talking about?

 

[MrMasher]

MM

Its just under braking.

I take it you've checked the brake fluid level? Discover any seeps from the pipes/hoses? Might be worth checking the pad sensor plugs. Unplug them, squirt them with wd40 and reconnect.

If it has only happened in the last few days it may well be ice (as suggested) in the connectors. Anything that you did when changing your pads and discs would likely have manifested sooner.

Whenever I have done pads/discs I re-establish the fluid level, bleed the brakes and recheck the fluid level. I do it when it's all accessible. Gives me peace of mind to know that the brakes have effectively had a full service!

 

[Barch]

Did you change the sensor leads at the same time as the pads?

Some vehicles need new sensor leads at the same time as the pads (BMWs are a prime example).