How to Reset the Brake Shoe Light on a Z3

The Z3 was BMWs widely successful attempt to enter the compact roadster market. The Z3 entered the marketplace in the 1996 model year with a 138-horsepower, 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine. By time it reached its final model year in 2002, the Z3 topped out with a 225-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Resetting the brake shoe light is the same process on all seven model years, but there may be a small error, especially if you use non-BMW pads, that may cause you to use an alternate method.

Instructions

1

Position yourself in the drivers seat and insert the vehicles key into the ignition. Start the engine and verify that the brake pad warning indicator extinguishes. If it does not turn off, turn the ignition to the Off position and proceed to Step 2.

2

Turn the key to the On position.

3

Wait at least 30 seconds, then start the vehicles engine.

4

Verify that the brake pad warning indicator has extinguished. If the light remains on, recheck the connection to the sensor. If the connection is good, there may be an issue in the vehicles electrical system that requires the expertise of a professional.