Hey there,
Any idea how to reset my brake indicator light on 2005 DB9? I recently changed out my brake pads and zipped my worn sensors out of the way but I cannot get my brake indicator light to go away. I've tried the same procedure as to reset the "needs maintenance" light but no luck. Any solution? Thanks

 

There is no rest procedure, the pad sensor is closed circuit when goody, when the pad wears and the sensor touches the disc, the sensor becomes open circuit and thus causes a light to come on...to clear the light replace the sensor.....

There is another way to clear the light without buying a new sensor, but I can't directly tell you for I am a certified tech..if you understood what I wrote above (closed vs open circuit), I'm sure you will be able to figure it out ;-)

 

I'm NOT a certified tech....lol

Use some wire cutters - clip off the sensor and wire the two leads together. However, this is a hack mod and with a car this expensive surely the $ 10 new sensor* won't make or break you and it sounds like you do need them active because you're not watching your pad wear.

* I just replaced a brake sensor on my wife's Mercedes and it was $ 6.99 from Auto Zone. I ASSUME the AM sensor is either Volvo or Ford and likewise priced like that, but I don't really know.

 

I'm not sure how much they are at retail, but your car has 4 sensors..they're not the same as a Ford or Volvo, suspension is different where clips attach..a Land Rover with brembo harness might fit but would not just glide into place, could always cut and attach the end piece..might be worth just to get the aston part, I have a bunch in my box as spares ;-)

 

Just buy new sensors. When I purchased mine I don't remember them being stupid expensive. Sometimes its worth the extra cost to have it done right!

 

Thanks irish07 your always a huge help on here. I just posted a new question about air con blowing hot air if you wanna take a swing at that one. As for buying the new sensors...its not about the cost. I changed to after market pads and there is no slot for the sensor.

 

So just let me make sure I understand this. Assume this applies to vantage's as well. When ever you replace the braked pads you HAVE to replace the sensors?

Chris

 

Only if the sensors have touched the disc and were broken like mine are. If your sensors haven't touched yet and you change the pads then you can use the same sensors if the brake pads have the slot for the sensor.

 

Thanks!

Chris