[johnarmy]

just bought 1998 a6 1.8t.. the problem is that the brake warning light is on . i checked the fluid level and is it over max ... is this the cause of the problem? thanks ppl !

 

[bhb399mm]

could just need new pads. check them out

 

[Diana81]

my brake light went on right after a replaced my brakes, front n rear (rotors and pads) then it went away. it still comes back for a day or two
does anyone know why it does this?

 

[bhb399mm]

did you have the brakes replaced by a dealer? its possible that the car doesnt "know" that you got new brakes

 

[Diana81]

yes by a dealer that charged me 800.00

how long do brakes usually last?

 

[cheesemax]

Depends on your driving style (aggressive), driving conditions(city/highway) and even transmission (standard/automatic).

Aggressive driving style will wear brakes faster. As will city driving (frequent stops & starts). A manual transmission can be used (gearing down) to reduce break wear since part of the breaking is done by the engine.

 

[A6_25TDI]

Originally posted by Diana81@Mar 29 2005, 09:29 PM
my brake light went on right after a replaced my brakes, front n rear (rotors and pads) then it went away. it still comes back for a day or two
does anyone know why it does this?

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Brake pads have a wear sensor on them. You might want to check if it's well plugged in, since the pads couldn't have worn so fast. If it's not well plugged in, the computer might think your pads have worn.

My car only has sensors on front pads, but others have on all 4 pads. Check them all out!