ChassisC0072

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake Temperature Too High

26 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine. This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

Faulty wheel speed sensor
Damaged sensor ring or wiring
Faulty ABS module
Low brake fluid
Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 26

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
BAIC Motor	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
BYD	C0072	Oil return valve fault Brand	Chassis
Chery	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
Daewoo	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
DFFS	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
DFFX	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
DFXK	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
EOBD	C0072	Remtemperatuur te hoog Brand	Chassis
Geely	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
GM	C0072	Left TCS solenoid circuit Brand	Chassis
Great Wall	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
Hafei	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
Holden	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Honda	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Hyundai	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Isuzu	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Land Rover	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
Opel	C0072	Left TCS solenoid circuit Brand	Chassis
Peugeot	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Proton	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Saab	C0072	Left TCS Solenoid Circuit Brand	Chassis
MG (SAIC)	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High Brand	Chassis
Subaru	C0072	Brake Temperature Too High SAE	Chassis
Toyota	C0072	Valve fault (overheating protection, invalid signal, hardware fault) Brand	Chassis
Volkswagen	C0072	Airbag igniter - driver's Brand	Chassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0072 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C007200	The temperature of the brake disks is too high. Brand	Chassis
Mahindra	C007200	Brake Overheat Brand	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C007204	The temperature of the brake disks is too high. There is an internal fault. Brand	Chassis

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