Handbrake light coming on under acceleration

Post by **rob quilter** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:32 pm

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?

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:34 pm

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.

Post by **rob quilter** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:36 pm

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.

+rep.

Cobutops · Post by **Cobutops** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:59 pm

Yea i had this same problem! front brakes were worn replaced the disks and pads and it stopped!

Post by **rob quilter** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:47 pm

Checked this morning and my brake fluid was super low

Topped up and all is good.