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Handbrake light

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:44 pm
by Dwardu
Sometimes im driving along, and my handbrake light just randomly turns on... then goes off again after a second or two... should i be worried? lol

usually happens when im changing gear (i think)

Re: Handbrake light

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:46 pm
by Dodo Bizar
Well check the handbrake switch if it is clean.

On the other hand, I think the same light is used to warn you for a low brake fluid level, check this as well ASAP.

Re: Handbrake light

Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:01 am
by BETEK
As said Dodo check the brake system.
Maybe somewhere you have leakage.
Then check the brake pads and last the switch of handbrake

Re: Handbrake light

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:26 am
by Dwardu
it was low brake fluid :D

i couldn't find the problem when i went around checking the brakes, but when i changed the brake pads the problem went away, friend told it might be cause the piston thing in the calipers is more compressed and using less fluid, so hey, 2 problems fixed in 1

Re: Handbrake light

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:58 pm
by BETEK
Good news ;)
Now where is the fluid level at reservoir tank?

Re: Handbrake light

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:34 pm
by Dodo Bizar
Fluid level rises when new thicker brake pads are installed... fluid level always lowers with the grinding of your pads.