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Old 12-10-2010, 03:21 PM
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Icon6 E-Brake light comes on while accelerating*HELP*

I noticed recently when im accelerating between 2000-3000 rpm my e-brake light comes on. it seems to go off after 3000 rpm or ill shift all the way to 5th gear n cruise. I have never seen this happen in any other honda ive owned nor have i ever heard this light come on for anyone else. does anyone know what this means? is my brake fluid low? i something wrong with my engine? is the cable for the e-brake damaged? thanks in advance.

Car info: 1997 Civic EX Coupe, 97 B18C5 engine swap, lowered on skunk2 coilovers.
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Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. It's likely low. If so, check whether your brake pads need replacing.
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Brake pads get thin, caliper pistons move out, fluid level drops, "brake" light comes on.
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Didn't know this...nice little fun fact for the day.
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Fluid level is low or the float in the reservoir is stuck at the bottom somehow.

Hopefully you don't have a leaking line.



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Default Re: E-Brake light comes on while accelerating*HELP*

Originally Posted by mcvtec
Fluid level is low or the float in the reservoir is stuck at the bottom somehow.

Hopefully you don't have a leaking line.
well the level wasnt low..but i put alil in. since u mentioned it, i didnt see the floater in there. how bad is that?

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Brake pads get thin, caliper pistons move out, fluid level drops, "brake" light comes on.
time for new pads huh? it would be a good idea to do this. i got drill n slotted rotors, so the pads probably dont last long.
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