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Handbrake light coming on under acceleration

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:32 pm
by rob quilter
As title really,

Over the past few days I've noticed that when I boot it, my handbrake light comes on the dash. I've noticed it happens more often when going up a hill.

Any ideas whats causing it? I presume a dodgy sensor somewhere? :?

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:34 pm
by Supermarine Blues
Low brake fluid level & surge, most likely.

Possibly just due to pad wear - the reservoir seems a bit under-dimensioned on mine & makes a right mess if you wind the front pistons back in.

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:36 pm
by rob quilter
Supermarine Blues wrote:Low brake fluid level & surge, most likely.
Good shout my man! Totally forgot about the handbrake light doubles up as a low brake fluid indicator.

:oops:

+rep.

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:59 pm
by Cobutops
Yea i had this same problem! front brakes were worn replaced the disks and pads and it stopped! :)

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:47 pm
by rob quilter
Checked this morning and my brake fluid was super low

:? :oops:


Topped up and all is good.

:D