C0135
Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive
1997-2000 BMW 528i E39 2.8L I6 🇦🇺
High SeverityChassis
Description
The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.
Symptoms
- Brake fade warning
- Reduced braking performance
- Brake smell
- Brake warning light
- ABS intervention increased
Common Causes
- Aggressive driving downhill
- Seized brake caliper
- Dragging brake pad
- Brake fluid boiling
- Undersized brakes for vehicle load
Diagnostic Steps
- Check all four rotors for discoloration indicating overheating
- Inspect calipers for seized pistons or slides
- Check brake pad contact pattern
- Verify brake fluid boiling point with refractometer
- Check for dragging brakes by spinning wheels
Repair Notes
Identify and correct the cause of overheating. Replace fluid if boiling point is low. Service seized calipers.
Related Codes
Other Chassis Codes
- C0021LF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0022RF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0023LR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0024RR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0025LF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0026RF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0027LR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0028RR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0035Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
- C0036Left Front Wheel Speed Signal Erratic
C0135 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code C0135 mean on a 1997-2000 BMW 528i E39?
C0135 stands for "Brake Rotor Temperature Excessive". The brake rotor temperature sensor or calculation indicates brake temperature exceeds safe limits.
What are the symptoms of C0135 on a BMW 528i E39?
Common symptoms of C0135 include: Brake fade warning, Reduced braking performance, Brake smell, Brake warning light, ABS intervention increased.
What causes C0135 on a 1997-2000 BMW 528i E39?
Common causes of C0135 include: Aggressive driving downhill, Seized brake caliper, Dragging brake pad, Brake fluid boiling, Undersized brakes for vehicle load.