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(Message started by: magnetono59 on Sep 30^th, 2011, 5:35pm)

Title: Handbrake warning light
Post by magnetono59 on Sep 30^th, 2011, 5:35pm

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by goonerwill on Sep 30^th, 2011, 8:08pm

check your brake fluid level warning light stays on if fluid is low

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 4^th, 2011, 7:03pm

Yes it doesn't just signal whether handbrake is on or not ;D

'Least I don't think so

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 4^th, 2011, 7:06pm

Appendix ~ once had a Bee-Em with pad thickness "sensors", they could light it up as well

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by magnetono59 on Oct 4^th, 2011, 9:23pm

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Simmo on Oct 5^th, 2011, 7:12am

Glad you're sorted and thanks for your donation. :)

The details of the warning light are shown Here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/handbook010.gif).

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Snoopy on Oct 5^th, 2011, 8:17am

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 5^th, 2011, 3:11pm

I agree if level was "so low" need to find out why and pronto.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by magnetono59 on Oct 5^th, 2011, 8:40pm

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 6^th, 2011, 3:31pm

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. ;D

If it is a leak....

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 6^th, 2011, 3:35pm

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by magnetono59 on Oct 21^st, 2011, 9:07pm

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 22^nd, 2011, 10:43am

A-ha! There you go then. The warning system works ;D

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.

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 22^nd, 2011, 10:45am

PS can calipers be rebuilt with a seal kit? (general question to all members)

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Simmo on Oct 22^nd, 2011, 4:59pm

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. :)

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by Mike H on Oct 22^nd, 2011, 7:47pm

Ah there is that.

May not come to that, may be something else like a union. (?)

Title: Re: Handbrake warning light
Post by magnetono59 on Oct 23^rd, 2011, 7:24pm

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.