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Brake light turning on while driving
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:47 am
by carlos_fb
Since yesterday my Brake light have been turning on by itself everytime I stop while driving.
Any ideas what could it be?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:49 am
by latief
Low brake fluid, check it for the correct level ASAP.
Good luck
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:03 pm
by Diablo0
Check you pads as well to make sure they aren't worn.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:08 pm
by aperson
Also check the e-brake too.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:04 pm
by jetas
D. All of the above
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:38 pm
by carlos_fb
what is the e-brake?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:48 pm
by Mr Josh Zombie
carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?
go take it to a mechanic
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:55 pm
by mopardave913
it means low fluid, at least thats what that light means on a focus.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:17 pm
by Fresh02
carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?
Are you serious? I know your joking. Right?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:56 pm
by Wenuden
Diablo0 wrote:Check you pads as well to make sure they aren't worn.
If the fluid is low, do what diablo said before you top the fluid off. Unless there are leaks, brake fluid doesnt just disappear. If your pads are worn alot, the piston will hold more fluid, causing the reservoir to not be full to the line.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:07 pm
by Donkeypuncher
This seems to be common on a lot of dodge cars, and even the eclipse/talon that share the same parts. Once the pads wear down it drops the fluid, just add more and you're good.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:17 pm
by Wenuden
Or replace the pads?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:04 pm
by Bacon On Wheels
Fresh02 wrote:carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?
Are you serious? I know your joking. Right?
Maybe he understands "Emergency Brake" over "E-brake" ---I can see that.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:45 pm
by Donkeypuncher
Wenuden wrote:Or replace the pads?
True, I just thought he would have checked that already. I know my avenger would do the same thing before the pads even wore down half way.
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:59 am
by aperson
Don't just top it off unless you know that there's a leak. If the brake light comes on then either the emergency/parking brake is on (or the switch is stuck) or the reservoir is low on brake fluid which could be a leak or just worn brake shoes/pads, either way theres a problem. Does the pedal feel soft or do you have to press it down a ways to get any feel?
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:21 am
by daaboots
Opi wrote:carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?
go take it to a mechanic
