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(Message started by: Sewingkit on Jul 1^st, 2007, 8:51am)

Title: Handbrake light
Post by Sewingkit on Jul 1^st, 2007, 8:51am

Hi Everyone,

Why would my handbrake light be coming on intermittently when I accelerate?? It happens at varying speeds or accelaration, from stop, 30-60, 50-90, various times. (I am new to cars so please excuse my ignorance) I have the Cosworth saloon '95.

Is it something simple like the handbrake that needs adjusting? I do need to replace the fron Discs and Pads right now, is that related?

Cheers
Steve

Title: Re: Handbrake light
Post by petehull on Jul 1^st, 2007, 9:51am

Could it be the switch on the handbrake lever needing adjustment, could be that as the engine revs, the gearbox moves slightly and if the switch is a bit critical it could be intermittently making contact, someone else may have thoughts on this but I hope it helps.

Pete

Title: Re: Handbrake light
Post by mr._floppy on Jul 1^st, 2007, 11:19am

Yeah, sounds like just a switch fault, access to the switch is fairly easy, just remove the tray area below the handbrake via the two screws in the centre console cassette box.

Title: Re: Handbrake light
Post by Sewingkit on Jul 1^st, 2007, 11:57am

Thanks Guys, I will attempt to have a look in a few minutes.

Will be good to learn how to remove the fascia and check the sensor.

Have a good day.

Steve

Title: Re: Handbrake light
Post by Highlander on Jul 1^st, 2007, 12:41pm

Check your brake fluid, that light doubles as a low level indicator and might be down to the limit especially if your discs and pads are worn

Title: Re: Handbrake light
Post by Sewingkit on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 11:28pm

Cheers Highlander,

Funny you should mention that, my Mate Ty (who owned the car before me) just mentioned it too. I whipped out the cowl etc, could not see anything there even though i felt very proud of myself for doing it, lol. Engine rebuild next....... NOT!

I will be dropping some Dot 4 in directly!

Man, I love this site, what the internet was designed for....!!!