C1282 fault...reset?

[shelbydave]

On the ride home Sunday, I got a brake failure light. on checking the code, it was a C1282 low pressure. The brake feels no different than it has, but I cracked open the manual, did some research, and found that it could be low fluid, or brakes need bleeding. I checked the fluid level, and it was good - almost too high in my opinion, so I decided to look up the bleeding process, and saw there was a manual bleed, and a bleed through BUDS. Anyhow, I figured I'd try the manual bleed. When looking at the rear caliper to see just how difficult it would be, I discovered the pads are pretty much gone in the back! I've ordered a full set of pads from BajaRon, and will be swapping them later this week.

My question is - Is the 1282 code one that needs to be reset by BUDS, or will it reset automatically if the problem goes away?

 

[bruiser]

Has the brake fluid been changed per the manual?

Faults go in to the "occurred" mode for BUDS once they are no longer active. Only occurred faults can be cleared by BUDS.

The worn pads can cause that code.

 

[flamingobabe]

if you change your pads...then bleed brakes you will have to pay dealer to hook up to BUDS to clear codes...or at least that is what we had to do on my 2009 RS

 

[shelbydave]

Has the brake fluid been changed per the manual?

Faults go in to the "occurred" mode for BUDS once they are no longer active. Only occurred faults can be cleared by BUDS.

The worn pads can cause that code.

It's due to go in for the 14,000 mile service in about 200 miles. That is when it gets done on the new schedule.

I'd like to change the brake pads, and be able to do the Alzheimers ride this weekend, but if there is more to it than just changing pads, I may just forego the ride, and take her to the shop a little early.

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking..!!

if you can, measure the pads..they are thin to start with so you may be good for the ryde. Check the manual for the min. measurement..good luck and above all be safe..!!:thumbup: