Dashboard Warning Light

Brake Pad Wear

Brake pads worn. The usual first step is: Replace brake pads soon.

Colour

Amber

The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.

Urgency

Inspect soon

Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.

Next step

Replace brake pads soon

Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.

What it usually means

Brake pads worn.

What to do next

Replace brake pads soon. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.

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Important: Dashboard symbols differ between vehicles. Always verify the exact meaning in the owner manual for your car.