OBD-II code · Chassis
C0072 Brake Temperature Too High
Brake temperature exceeded safe operating limit — risk of brake fade.
Is it safe to drive with C0072?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyHard or prolonged braking, mountain descent
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.1–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Brakes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.