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Old 09-17-2011, 07:33 PM
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Default e-brake light coming on when car is running

here's the deal, i'll get in my car and turn it on disengage the e-brake and the light will turn off like it should, but as soon as i start driving it the light will come back on and will stay on for a short distance and then it will just shut off by itself, but when i reach a stop and begin to accelerate the light will come back on, and this will continue for as long as i drive it, any ideas what could be causing this??


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Default Re: e-brake light coming on when car is running

Low brake fluid in the reservoir.
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ok, thanks for the tip, i can't find my flashlight tho so i'm gonna have to check it tomorrow
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Default Re: e-brake light coming on when car is running

check your fluid and the rubber under it i had this problem
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Default Re: e-brake light coming on when car is running

Clean out the res filter with clean brake fluid in a trash can. The filter is very fine.. JUST did this and filled up fluid and it fixed it.
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Default Re: e-brake light coming on when car is running

This generally happens when the brake pads become worn and need replacing.
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huh, i just did a complete brake service just a bout a year ago (replaced pads, rotors. New brake fluid and checked lines) but it was running slightly low on brake fluid topped it off and it seems fine for the moment
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You either have a brake fluid leak or the brake pads are wearing unexpectedly fast.
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i would check to make sure you haven't developed a leak somewhere. I found that my brake reservoir had become low just like yours one day and i checked all 4 corners with no signs of a leak. not very long after this did i find myself with ZERO brakes when the hard line down the center of the car ruptured. yea.. not fun to replace -_- lol
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Default Re: e-brake light coming on when car is running

okay, i'll check everything again
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