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Old 11-24-2008, 02:19 PM
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Brake light lit

I have checked the brakes and everything appears fine, and my hand brake is down (haven't used it in a while), but when I got back from a trip about a week ago I noticed that the brake light indicator was lit up on my dash. Not sure what the problem is....Any ideas? Also, sometimes when I take off I have to push the accelerator harder than normal and the car will "jump" off like I was racing. I know this is probably from pushing harder on the accelerator but otherwise it won't move....

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Old 11-24-2008, 02:24 PM
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check the brake fluid?
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Old 11-24-2008, 02:54 PM
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low fluid indicator which means you have a leak or little pad life remaining.
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Old 11-24-2008, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by whiteSE
check the brake fluid?
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or check the switch
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pistons might be sticking since you said you have to push the accelerator harder and it jerks, other than that check fluid and pads.
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