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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by lchavet, May 17, 2015.

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  1. lchavet

    lchavet Karting

    Oct 26, 2010
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    Kirkland WA
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    Laurent Chavet
    #1 lchavet, May 17, 2015
    My brake pads were worn out so a message came on the screen something like "brake pads are worn bring the car to a dealership". The the red "brake" light came on.
    I have replaced my brake pads but every time I start the car, it's the same first the message on the screen then the red "brake" on the dash; they won't go away.
    Anyone has successfully clear out that message? How?
    I was thinking maybe an OBD II code reader might do the trick but I don't think this is a standard code so it might not work; anyone knows if it will work?

    Thanks,

    Laurent
     
  2. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    #2 blkdiablo33, May 17, 2015
    u will most likely need a scanner with 458 software to clear it
     
  3. 458trofeo

    458trofeo F1 Rookie

    Feb 4, 2013
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    #3 458trofeo, May 17, 2015
    Any OBD 2 reader will most likely erase the brake code but it will come back on the next startup
    if the OBC still reads a fault.

    Try to buy a portable OBD 2 reader (available for about $30 USD at any Auto Zone
    shop or the like), plug it into the OBD port under the steering wheel and try canceling
    the code. If it comes back on the next startup bring I would bring it to the dealer.
     
  4. Entropy

    Entropy Formula 3
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    Jul 10, 2008
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    #4 Entropy, May 18, 2015
    did you swap pads yourself? did you correctly connect the pad wear connection?

    as mentioned, you might be able to clear the code with a generic OBD scan tool, but if the car senses pad wear (i.e. pads not connected) it will alarm again.

    If the code is permanent (i.e. comes back after clearing) then it's a 30 second plug-and-play at dealer. We've had issues with the wear indicator connection before that caused (false) alarms.
     

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