New Brake Pad Wear Sensor Design Will Prevent Squealing on BMW 545i

Problem overview

If the brakes are squealing, there's a good chance it is the brake pad wear sensor. A new design was implemented in January 2006 and can be identified by its green color.

BMW 545i vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 115,333 miles

(36,000 - 160,000)

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New Brake Pad Wear Sensor Design Will Prevent Squealing on BMW 545i

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