E-Brake Light Comes on When Acclerating

RawkBunny · Post by **RawkBunny** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:52 am

When I accelerate the car from a stop, about 50% of the time the emergency brake lights goes off and beeps as if the e-brake is up, but it's not. It does this for about one second then goes off again. Is there a sensor that needs replacing, or does this indicate brake fluid?

Themaggots · Post by **Themaggots** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:17 am

Brake fluid low. Check for fluid leaks or check the pads/disk if they need to be replaced soon.

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:24 pm

Themaggots wrote:Brake fluid.

agreed

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:18 pm

When the brake pads wear down the caliper piston has to push out further, this makes the fluid level drop a little. Just add a little fluid, or replace the pads if they are too worn.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:40 pm

Just be sure to remove some fluid when replacing the pads. New pads may push the added fluid out the fill.

The better thing, when replacing the pads, would be to bleed all 4 corners, and flush the old fluid out. Even the newest neon sold has almost 8 year old brake fluid, if it hasn't been changed. Something to seriously consider.

gtownv6 · Post by **gtownv6** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:28 am

You should always open the bleeder when compressing the calipers to put in new pads

RawkBunny · Post by **RawkBunny** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:04 pm

Thanks very much all!

Post by **jonnymopar** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:16 pm

occasional demons wrote:New pads may push the added fluid out the fill.

Dammit I freaking hate that!

+1 for low fluid.