Brake Fluid Light Issue

[BIGRED]

Thanks...

The left front brake hose is spraying fluid maybe others have a leak. I need to check it out). I thought these things had a cross circuit. If true I should have had right front and left rear. But I (she) had nothing.

It turns out to be the sensor on the fluid reservoir.

[Ross]

Unless she had two leaks she had some brakes, at least on the first application. The pedal will fall and it feels scary but you still have some brakes. If she continues to drive in this condition the fluid will eventually be exhausted with predictable outcome.
If one rubber line has failed the others are next in line. Replace all and inspect the metal ones, calipers and seal at the resevoir.

[whiskychaser]

Thanks...

The left front brake hose is spraying fluid maybe others have a leak. I need to check it out). I thought these things had a cross circuit. If true I should have had right front and left rear. But I (she) had nothing.

It turns out to be the sensor on the fluid reservoir.

This may not be your motor, but it seems some models only have a single brake line going to be back:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...14&hg=34&fg=15

[Mr._Graybeard]

A little OT, but here's a great tool for replacing brake hoses. It's the Vise-Grip 4LW Locking wrench. I use it to hold the fitting on the hard line steady while turning the hose fitting. It has a V-shaped notch in the fixed jaw that clamps the fitting secure on three flats and holds it more securely than any flare wrench I've used.