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1992 525i BMW dash computer says check brakes. Is it just a caliper adjustment or is it time to replace them?
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∙ 16y ago
First, disc brakes are self-adjusting, so there is no adjustment similar to that on drum brake shoes. The lights can be triggered by a number of different problems, the most common of which is wornout brake pads. It could also be low brake fluid, or something simple like a caliper mounting bolt loose, so you need to pull off the wheels and inspect everything, as well as check for leaks around the master cylinder and brake hoses.
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