C028D

Replace Hand Brake Pad Malfunction

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

Brake warning light is on
Reduced effectiveness of the handbrake
Unusual noises when using the handbrake

Causes

Wear of handbrake brake pads
Broken or damaged wear sensor wires
Short circuit in the sensor circuit
Malfunction of the electronic control unit

How to Fix

Check the condition of the handbrake brake pads
Check the integrity of the wear sensor wires and connectors
Replace worn pads if necessary
Clean and check wear sensor contacts
Reset the error code using a diagnostic scanner

Related codes

C028E C028F C0290