What is the brake pad reset method for the 2020 BMW 325Li?

[Everett]

BMW 325 brake reset: Press and hold the black button at the bottom left of the instrument panel until the oil or brake pad indicator appears. Method for BMW brake reset: Close the car door and turn on the key; Press and hold the black button at the bottom left of the instrument panel until the oil or brake pad indicator appears; When a triangle symbol appears in the middle, do not release the button; When the brake pad indicator appears, release the button and press and hold it again. It will display RESET or reset! At this point, release and press and hold again to complete the reset. In car maintenance, the brake is a very important part. Working principle of car brake pads: The working principle of the brake mainly comes from friction. By using the friction between the brake pads and the brake disc (drum) and the tires and the ground, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into heat energy after friction, stopping the car. A good and efficient braking system must provide stable, sufficient, and controllable braking force, and have good hydraulic transmission and heat dissipation capabilities.

[Vicki]

Last time I helped my buddy reset the brake pads on his 2020 325Li, it took us quite a while to figure it out. This reset is actually to eliminate that annoying brake pad warning light on the dashboard. Insert the key and turn it to the accessory position without starting the engine. Keep pressing the brake pedal, then hold down the BC button at the lower left corner of the dashboard for about five seconds. You'll see a yellow brake pad symbol flash briefly and then disappear, or hear a beep sound, indicating the reset is successful. Remember to keep the brake pedal pressed throughout the process and hold the BC button long enough. After resetting, double-check if the new brake pads are properly installed.

[DeAngelo]

Resetting the BMW brake system is quite simple. Turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Keep pressing the brake pedal, and simultaneously locate the BC button (the small button for switching dashboard information) on the left side behind the steering wheel. Hold the BC button for about 5 seconds while observing the dashboard. If you see the brake pad warning light flash and then turn off, the reset is successful. Make sure the vehicle is fully powered on before performing the operation, and the actions should be continuous. If it doesn’t work the first time, try again to ensure the button is pressed properly. If you hear metal grinding sounds from the brakes while driving, check them immediately.

[McDamian]

To reset the brake pads on the 2020 325Li, the essence is to reset the maintenance data in the vehicle's computer. Specific steps: Power on the vehicle without starting the engine, press and hold the brake pedal firmly. Simultaneously, press and hold the BC button near the steering wheel for about five seconds. Upon success, the brake warning light on the dashboard will change from continuously lit to off. This process must be completed in one full operation. By the way, BMW brake pads come with sensor wires, which trigger a circuit connection alarm when worn to the limit. Therefore, after installing new pads, a reset is necessary to clear the warning. When performing the operation yourself, ensure the new pads are of reliable quality.

[DiGabriella]

Three-step operation: 1. Sit in the car and power on (all dashboard lights on but do not start the engine). 2. Press and hold the brake pedal fully with your right foot throughout the process. 3. Press and hold the BC button at the lower left corner of the dashboard with your left hand for five seconds. Success is indicated when the brake pad warning light changes from continuously lit to off. This trick applies to most BMW 3 Series models after the 2020 model year. After resetting, the dashboard maintenance reminder will also disappear. If you notice any abnormal brake noises, check them regardless of whether the warning light is on or not.

[SanBrielle]

Insights from an experienced repair shop master: The reset operation for BMW is referred to differently across regions, some call it maintenance reset. There are three key points: the vehicle must be in the ignition-on state; the brake pedal must be fully depressed and held; and the BC button must be pressed for a sufficient duration. The safest approach during the operation is to keep an eye on the changes in the warning icon at the center of the dashboard. As a side note, occasional false alarms may occur when starting a cold engine in winter; if the light remains on after driving two kilometers, a reset is necessary. Brake pads should be replaced when their thickness is below 3 millimeters to prevent metal-to-metal contact that could damage the brake discs.