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KSE-100112• Front• Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor Kits
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GeoBrakes stocks disc brake pad wear sensor kits confirmed to fit the Bmw M5, combining the wear sensor probe manufactured to the exact OEM probe length and contact resistance for the M5 with connector hardware, retaining clips, and in pad-inclusive configurations the brake pads themselves, so the complete brake monitoring system on your Bmw M5 is restored correctly in a single service.
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A brake pad wear sensor kit for the Bmw M5 does one critical thing that a pad change alone cannot: it ensures the brake warning light on your M5 dashboard accurately reflects the condition of the next set of brake pads. Without a new sensor on the Bmw M5, the warning system is non-functional from day one of the new pads, there is no advance notice for the next replacement cycle on your M5. On Bmw M5 vehicles where a previous service skipped the sensor, the brake warning light may also remain on permanently after new pads are installed on the M5.
The kit for your Bmw M5 includes the brake pad wear sensor probe unit manufactured to OEM contact resistance and threshold depth for the M5 monitoring circuit, the wiring connector mating with the Bmw M5 brake monitoring harness where required, the retaining clip or mounting bracket securing the sensor to the M5 brake pad or caliper correctly, and in pad-inclusive kits, the brake pads for the Bmw M5 with sensor pre-assembled at factory-correct position on the M5 pad.
A brake pad wear sensor on the Bmw M5 is a calibrated component manufactured to trigger the M5 brake warning circuit at a specific remaining pad thickness. Too long and it triggers early on your Bmw M5, sending drivers for an unnecessary brake service with significant M5 pad life remaining. Too short and it triggers late or not at all on the M5, leaving the driver with no advance warning as the Bmw M5 pads approach the metal backing plate.
Wear sensor compatibility for the Bmw M5 is more exacting than most brake components. Probe length, contact resistance specification, and connector pinout must all match the M5 brake monitoring circuit exactly. A wrong-spec sensor on your Bmw M5 either triggers warnings at the wrong pad thickness or fails to connect to the existing M5 harness. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to OEM specification for the Bmw M5 exact year and model, with front and rear positions listed separately.
How do I know if my Bmw M5 has electronic brake pad wear sensors?
Check your Bmw M5 owner's manual for a brake pad warning light in the instrument cluster section. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm whether your Bmw M5 application requires an electronic sensor kit.
Can I buy the wear sensor separately from the brake pads for my Bmw M5?
Yes. GeoBrakes carries sensors as standalone components and as part of sensor kits for the Bmw M5. If replacing M5 pads that did not include a sensor and the existing sensor has already triggered, a standalone sensor or sensor kit is the correct purchase for your Bmw M5.
Will the brake warning light turn off automatically after installing a new sensor on my Bmw M5?
On most Bmw M5 vehicles, the brake pad warning light turns off once the new sensor is correctly installed and the ignition is cycled. On some Bmw M5 European platforms, a diagnostic scan tool reset may be required. Check your M5 service documentation if the light does not clear after installation.