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Ebrake light blinks...!???

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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Default Ebrake light blinks...!???

so my S has been blinking the ebrake when i make hard right turns...why?

Then when i slow down and take off again it goes away...

Anyone know whats going on?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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have you checked the level of your brake fluid?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

or brake pads?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

have you checked anything?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

i would say its definantly the fluid level, and if the fluid level is low, you probably need new pads as well
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

Your brake fluid is low. Check around the master to make sure it's not leaking. Also make sure your pads and rotors are within spec.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

Yea i checked out the manual and it actually says if it blinks it is most likely the brake fluid level...i will check tonight and let everyone know.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

your floatie isn't floating!!
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Default Re: Ebrake light blinks...!???

Originally Posted by mist sITR
your floatie isn't floating!!
correct! I replace brake master cyl caps all the time at work cause the float doesn't float anymore. there's a service bulletin on them.

also make sure fluid level is good.
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