90seven Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 My e-brake light or hand brake light, seems to stay on after being disengaged. I tried pulling it up and letting it back down, but it seems to only work some of the time. And when it does shut off, it seems like a jerk when I accelerate or a bumb on the road can trigger it to light back up again. Anyone have a solution or have the problem occur with their rigs. It just started a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 That's NOT just an e-brake light. It's also your main brake system warning light. Check your brake fluid level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpath96 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 While we're on the topic of the brake light, does anyone else have to top off the brake fluid reservoir every six months or so? My light comes on about that often and I have to add no more than 1/2 inch of brake fluid to get the light off again. I'm assuming there's a slow leak somewhere, but I am curious to see if anyone else has this issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 now someone correct me if I am straying the wrong way... Overtime, as your pads wear, there will be more fluid in the brake lines/system (as there is further for the brake to go), and hence your reservoir will not be as full... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 While we're on the topic of the brake light, does anyone else have to top offthe brake fluid reservoir every six months or so? My light comes on about that often and I have to add no more than 1/2 inch of brake fluid to get the light off again. I'm assuming there's a slow leak somewhere, but I am curious to see if anyone else has this issue... At the time that I added my brake fluid, my brake fluid was just below the minimum mark. I added about the same ammount if not, more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I use my fluid as to guage pad wear on my 95SE (4 wheel discs). When I put new pads on, I make sure it's filled right to the top, and I check it as I put more miles on the vehicle. If it's staying high, I know my pads are still okay. This, though, is granted that I know I have no leaks in my braking system. One place to look for the leak is the rear drums. The wheel cylinders there could leak slowly and you'd never see the fluid, unless you took the drums apart. I had the same thing happen on my old car, and couldn't figure out where the leak was coming from until I had to replace the shoes in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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