Question on Front Brake Pad Replacement

Do you need to reset the "brake pad replacement" light and if so, how?

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

No, the new sensor will reset it. See here for reset info for CBS data.

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- Nick

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

In some cases, even replacing the sensor will not reset the light. I had to use the button on the turn signal stalk and the button on the tach to reset the light on my 2012 Cooper when I replaced the rear brakes and sensor.