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Brake light

Old May 17, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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Brake light

Is there any other reason why the brake light on the dash would come on other than a bad switch on the emergency brake handle?

I'm a heavy user of the e-brake. When my Max is parked, the e-brake is set. A habit I got into several years ago when I had to park on a hill on a daily basis.

I installed Goodridge brake lines and flushed the master cylinder and lines about 2 weeks ago.

Now, about 2 days ago, the brake light on the dash has come on and stays on. I haven't replaced or looked at the switch on the e-brake handle yet.

I was just curious if any other conditions can cause it to come on.

Seems very coincidental.
Old May 17, 2002 | 08:24 AM
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Low brake fluid should cause the light to come on as well.
Old May 17, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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Also a bad third brake bulb? Not sure.
Old May 20, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by Entropy
Low brake fluid should cause the light to come on as well.
That was it. Just wasn't expecting that after just flushing and replacing the fluid.
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