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      11-21-2013, 04:01 PM   #1
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Brake light on the dash question

Hi guys,
About a month and a half ago, the Yellow "Brake" light went off on my dash.
I had it checked by the dealership and they said the front pads and rotor needs to be replaced.
I checked the pads myself and it looks like it still have life so it was odd to that the warning went off at about 50k since I never did track or autocross with my car. It must be by design.
A local shop told me to keep driving it until I can see it rubbing against the rotor since I have to replaced both the pad and rotor anyway.

So for the time being I started looking for pads and rotor replacement and still haven't decided which way to go, OEM or Akebono.
But about two weeks ago right before I put in my winter set, the yellow "Brake" indicator disappeared from the dash.

I guess my questions now:
1. Was it a false alarm? Do I still need to replace the brake?
2. Do I possibly have a bad Brake Sensor since I kept driving it without replacing it?
3. Will the next time it comes off again will be the RED brake light which means I need to replace it now? Haha.

Anyone has the same experience in the forum?


Thanks guys.
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