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      05-26-2019, 01:42 PM   #26
Jim E.
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Originally Posted by skalberti View Post
I was told this started in all the G chassis cars. I’m not talking about the pad wear sensor that clips into the top of the pad. There’s something in the caliper that tracks the pistons position within the caliper. When you manually move the piston, the car gets confused on the position of the piston and lights up your dash. You can manually move the positions, but there is a chance for damage BMW says, and then go to the dealership and have everything reset. I imagine they’ll charge you an hour of labor. Just keep in mind the car may not brake properly if it’s confused on the pistons position.
Official procedures:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...kes/1VncxrqAfW

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...kes/1Vnd7I0B2k

When you need repair info (and other technical data) go here:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

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Originally Posted by vinnymac View Post
Can you provide more details on the software to retract the rear brake caliper piston?
There's no software to retract the pistons as you can see. Still use a mechanical tool.

It's not really all that complex. Just a matter of following the instructions.

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Jim E.
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