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Old 08-25-2004, 07:36 AM
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E-brake light

Hi guys,

any 4th gens have a problem with their e-brake light? mine goes off after I release the e-brake like it should. but when I start driving, it comes back on after about 5 minutes. then it'll either stay on or sometimes it goes out by itself.

I don't think my caliper is stuck since the car rolls really easily backward at a light, no groaning sounds at 5mph, etc.

any advice is greatly appreciated.

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Old 08-25-2004, 07:40 AM
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you might have a bad E-brake light switch. Next time that happens pull the break up and down and see if it goes away.

Once my master cylinder broke on my 91SE (only 2 wheels were stopping) and the brake light was on for a week. Then I lost pedal pressure and realized something was wrong.

If you can put your car up on a lift or jack up all 4 wheels have someone push the brake pedal and see if all 4 wheels are braking.

I know if your brake fluid is low the e-brake light will come on. Check fluid too.
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Old 08-25-2004, 10:24 AM
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I know if your brake fluid is low the e-brake light will come on. Check fluid too.
Yeah, I would definitely check this out.
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Yur fluid is low check check
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Old 08-25-2004, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by naijai
Yur fluid is low check check
thanks guys. I'll check it tonight.
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Old 08-25-2004, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry H
I'll check it tonight.
No.......go check now!
























































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Old 08-26-2004, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Soul Fly
No.......go check now!
haha...

I take the subway to work, so my max is a weekend driver.

I appreciate your concern for my well-being.
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Old 08-26-2004, 09:24 AM
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BTW, if your fluid does end up being low, that is typically a sign that your pads are worn (front or rear or both). Before you top off the fluid, check the pads first - if you do install new pads, the fluid level will rise as you retract the caliper pistons.... so you may not need to top it off in that case...
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