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magnetono59
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Handbrake warning light
« on: Sep 30th, 2011, 5:35pm » |
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My handbrake warning light stay on after starting the engine and releasing the handbrake. I checked the handbrake switch which is OK. Anybody know the route of the wiring. Any suggestions welcome.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #1 on: Sep 30th, 2011, 8:08pm » |
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check your brake fluid level warning light stays on if fluid is low
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #2 on: Oct 4th, 2011, 7:03pm » |
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Yes it doesn't just signal whether handbrake is on or not 
'Least I don't think so
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #3 on: Oct 4th, 2011, 7:06pm » |
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Appendix ~ once had a Bee-Em with pad thickness "sensors", they could light it up as well
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #4 on: Oct 4th, 2011, 9:23pm » |
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Finally got around to checking the brake fluid level today. It was low so I topped it up and the warning light went out. Many thanks for all the replies, I would never have associated the brake fluid with the handbrake. I have made a donation.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #5 on: Oct 5th, 2011, 7:12am » |
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Glad you're sorted and thanks for your donation. 
The details of the warning light are shown Here.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #6 on: Oct 5th, 2011, 8:17am » |
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Low Brake fluid is usually a sign of badly worn pads or a loss of fluid .
I would hope it is the former and they need to be checked.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #7 on: Oct 5th, 2011, 3:11pm » |
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I agree if level was "so low" need to find out why and pronto.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #8 on: Oct 5th, 2011, 8:40pm » |
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The care passed its test back in June and there were no problems. I will keep an eye on the break fluid level and check the pads. Thanks again.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #9 on: Oct 6th, 2011, 3:31pm » |
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Well I was thinking more in terms of looking for signs of a fluid leak around the brake lines and things, including flex hoses, master cylinder etc. OK it passed MOT in June, all that means is it wasn't leaking then.
If it is a leak....
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #10 on: Oct 6th, 2011, 3:35pm » |
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Appendix ~ as an aside at one point last year my rear pads got down to the metal (I could hear them scraping) after a long trip, still didn't get a low fluid warning. Think all pads were replaced as all were getting low by that time but can't remember for sure.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #11 on: Oct 21st, 2011, 9:07pm » |
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While getting a rear CV joint replaced today the mechanic was able to tell me that there was a leak from one of the rear calipers. Now I have to source a rear caliper. Many thanks again.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #12 on: Oct 22nd, 2011, 10:43am » |
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A-ha! There you go then. The warning system works
Ask on Parts Wanted someone might have a working 2nd hand one going spare.
Or, is it more likely the brake line / joint? I.e. it only looks like caliper because that's where the fluid is showing.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #13 on: Oct 22nd, 2011, 10:45am » |
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PS can calipers be rebuilt with a seal kit? (general question to all members)
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #14 on: Oct 22nd, 2011, 4:59pm » |
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I understand they can and I think Snoopy has done it. My personal view on the rear calipers is that you'd be better off going for a re-manufactured unit as the hand brake mechanism is prone to wear inside.
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #15 on: Oct 22nd, 2011, 7:47pm » |
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Ah there is that.
May not come to that, may be something else like a union. (?)
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Re: Handbrake warning light
« Reply #16 on: Oct 23rd, 2011, 7:24pm » |
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It appears that the brake fluid was leaking past the piston. I noticed for some time an unusual occurance in that when I was cornering there was a smell of hot oil. It looks like the brake fluid was leaking onto the disk ind when the brake was applied the fluid got hot. Anybody ever heard of that happening.
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