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Dwardu
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Handbrake light

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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)
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Dodo Bizar
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Re: Handbrake light

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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.

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Re: Handbrake light

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As said Dodo check the brake system.
Maybe somewhere you have leakage.
Then check the brake pads and last the switch of handbrake

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Re: Handbrake light

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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
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Re: Handbrake light

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Good news ;)
Now where is the fluid level at reservoir tank?

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Re: Handbrake light

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Fluid level rises when new thicker brake pads are installed... fluid level always lowers with the grinding of your pads.

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