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How to Reset the Brake Pad Wear Light on a Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Warning light – error code

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Follow these instructions to reset the brake pad wear light on your Mini Cooper. First, get inside the vehicle and keep the driver's door open; then turn the ignition on by turning the key to position two, and press the brake pedal as shown in the video.

Wait for about a minute until the brake pad wear light turns off; then start the engine, ensuring that the brake wear light has indeed been reset on the instrument cluster!


Updated on 14 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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