Service Engine Soon/ Check Brake Linings - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

MMMMM5 · 19th December 2001, 17:37

I was wondering what does it means when i get a indicator light
Service engine soon and also check brake linings. ?
my beast has 22K miles, i was wondering if this is premature?
Is this covered under the warranty>? or is just maintanence?

Any help will be nice

MMMMM5

PhilSeastrand · 19th December 2001, 18:28

This probably means that your brake pads need to be replaced. Yes, this should be done under warranty. Have the dealer check out the "check engine" lights and they should take care of whatever the problem is.

Gus · 19th December 2001, 18:31

Completely normal - mine came on at 25k miles

MMMMM5 · 19th December 2001, 21:44

DOEs it mean that i have to pay for it, how much is the cost, what does it entails? meaning the service engine soon?

thanks
pop

bmurphy · 19th December 2001, 22:15

Relative to the expense of the car, brake pads cost zilch. I would consider mintex brake pads if you drive the car hard, just my $.02, Murph

PhilSeastrand · 19th December 2001, 23:36

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Originally posted by MMMMM5
DOEs it mean that i have to pay for it, how much is the cost, what does it entails? meaning the service engine soon?

thanks
pop

Brakes are supposed to be covered by the warranty so you shouldn't have to pay a dime. No matter what the fault is, the dealer should be able to dianose it and fix it for free. If not, then you have a bad dealer!