Reset BMW Brake Light Service Reminder

After you replace the brake pads on your BMW and the brake pad wear sensor, you need to perform the procedure to reset the BMW brake light. If you are unsuccessful at resetting the BMW brake light, an alternative method is provided to help you reset the BMW brake light with a tool.

These steps will work on BMW, including models 1-series, 3-series, 5-series, 6-series, 7-series, x1, x3, and x5.

Before You Start

• Perform the following steps quickly.
• Sometimes, you may have to perform the BMW brake reset procedure more than once.
• BMW brake light reset procedure can be performed for front or rear brakes.
• Brake pads must have at least 80% of life remaining.

Procedure

1. Turn on the ignition, but do not start the car. If your BMW has a START button, press it without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Make sure time is shown at the center of the instrument cluster.
3. Press and hold the ODO reset button for about five seconds. First, a yellow triangle will show on the dash. Continue holding the ODO reset button pressed until the next symbol comes up.
4. Press the ODO reset button several times until you see the front or rear brakes symbol. Depending on which sensor you replaced and would like to reset.
5. When the symbol for the desired brakes is displayed on the screen, press and hold the ODO reset until you see the word RESET below the symbol.
6. Once the word reset displays below the brake symbol, quickly release the button and press it again. Continue holding the ODO reset button until the brake light disappears.
7. The miles should change to —–, indicating the reset was performed successfully. The next time you will be reminded to change your BMW brakes is 25000 miles for front and 31000 for rear brakes, even though these intervals may vary between models.

Alternative Method to Reset BMW Brake Light

1. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn on the ignition, but do not start the engine.
2. Press and hold the BC button until time and mileage appear on the instrument cluster center.
3. Next, press and hold the ODO Reset button. A yellow triangle will show up first. Hold the ODO reset button until you see the next symbol on the screen.
4. Press the Check button on the steering column stalk until you see the Front Brakes or Rear Brakes symbol.
5. While the brake Brake Light shows on the dashboard, press the BC button until the words RESET show below the brake symbol.
6. Next, press and hold the BC button until the

How to reset BMW brake with a scan tool

It is possible to reset the brake pad sensor on BMW vehicles using various OBD2 Scanners for BMW.

The generic OBD-II scanner may be unable to reset the BMW CBS and brake light. If you cannot reset the brake light, check the brakes’ condition on the opposite axle.

For example, if you replaced the front brake pads and sensor and can’t reset the brake light, you should check the rear brake pads’ condition. The YOUCANIC Full System Scanner can run every control module of your BMW vehicle, including your vehicle’s brake system.

Helpful links

Reset BMW Service Warning Light CBS FSM

Frequently Asked Questions

We hope you find the Reset BMW Brake Light Service Reminder guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your BMW.