Amber
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Brake Pad Wear
Brake pads are near their wear limit. The usual first step is: Arrange brake inspection and replacement soon.
Inspect soon
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Arrange brake inspection and replacement soon
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Brake pads are near their wear limit.
What to do next
Arrange brake inspection and replacement soon. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.
Can I drive with the Brake Pad Wear light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
First step: Arrange brake inspection and replacement soon. If the warning appears with noise, smoke, overheating, poor braking, heavy steering, or reduced power, stop safely and get professional help.
Quick answers
What does the Brake Pad Wear dashboard light mean?
Brake pads are near their wear limit.
Can I drive with the Brake Pad Wear light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
What should I check first when the Brake Pad Wear light appears?
Start with this step: Arrange brake inspection and replacement soon. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.