E-Brake Problem...
05-05-2004, 12:39 AM
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E-Brake Problem...
My E-Brake light goes on and off as I drive,
When I am parked the light stays on weather the brake is up or down...
Anyone know what is wrong?
Thanks
When I am parked the light stays on weather the brake is up or down...
Anyone know what is wrong?
Thanks
05-05-2004, 01:09 AM
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Originally posted by RACER
Have you checked the level of brake fluid in your master cylinder?
Have you checked the level of brake fluid in your master cylinder?
i will check 1st thing tomorrow morning...
where is the brake fluid in the master cylinder located?
thanks for your help
05-05-2004, 01:29 AM
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The master cylinder is on the left side of the car next to the fire wall beside the clutch master cylinder. The brake master cylinder is the bigger of the two cylinders.
There are two lines on the reservoir. One says low and one says high. The fluid should be near the top mark.
As your brake pads wear down, the pistons inside the calipers move outward, thus taking fluid from the master cylinder.
If your fluid is indeed that low, chances are your pads are worn down. You will need to remove the wheels one by one and inspect ALL of your brake pads.
If you or somebody changes out the pads, it is a good idea to not just bleed the system but to thoroughly flush all the old fluid out and replace with new fluid.
Edit: If you top off with fluid, then replace the pads shortly after, as the caliper pistons are pressed back in, the fluid will be back flushed though the system and will leak out the reservoir. It will spill everywere.
I would inspect the pads before topping off. If your like me, you could open the bleeders as the pistons are pressed back in.
Sorry for writing a book, hehe.
There are two lines on the reservoir. One says low and one says high. The fluid should be near the top mark.
As your brake pads wear down, the pistons inside the calipers move outward, thus taking fluid from the master cylinder.
If your fluid is indeed that low, chances are your pads are worn down. You will need to remove the wheels one by one and inspect ALL of your brake pads.
If you or somebody changes out the pads, it is a good idea to not just bleed the system but to thoroughly flush all the old fluid out and replace with new fluid.
Edit: If you top off with fluid, then replace the pads shortly after, as the caliper pistons are pressed back in, the fluid will be back flushed though the system and will leak out the reservoir. It will spill everywere.
I would inspect the pads before topping off. If your like me, you could open the bleeders as the pistons are pressed back in.
Sorry for writing a book, hehe.
05-05-2004, 02:04 AM
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Thanks man... you can write all you want 
I got a lot to learn about maintaince.
I appreciate you help man. I'll check my brake fluid tomorrow if see if it's low.
I got a lot to learn about maintaince.I appreciate you help man. I'll check my brake fluid tomorrow if see if it's low.
05-05-2004, 08:02 AM
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It may also be an issue with the "floatie" device located in the master cylinder, which is my problem. My brake light stays on all the time b/c my floatie doesn't float anymore. 
You may want to check yours to see that it is working correctly.
You may want to check yours to see that it is working correctly.
05-05-2004, 08:11 AM
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Also check the ebrake switch. It's at the base of the handle under the console. Pop the console cover (arm pad) and try to push on the switch manually to see if the light goes off- might need a small screwdriver.
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