Brake light reset
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From: Chesterfield Mo
Brake light reset
The brake warning light came on because of a leaking front caliper. I refilled reservoir and bled front brakes. Light stays on. Do I have to bleed rear brake also to release valve. Car is a 75.
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From: Crossville TN
You have to bleed the brakes. Then, you have to panic stomp the brake pedal to get the shuttle valve to re-center in the distribution block. Until that light goes out, the shuttle valve is only allowing 1/2 of your braking system to function.
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From: Chesterfield Mo
If I open the rear brakes shouldn't that release the pressure from the rear that caused the shuttle valve to move off center thereby re-centering the valve?
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From: Peoria Az
You dont even need to drive it to reset it. Just get in and press the brake pedal HARD. It doesnt need to be a fast jab just apply REALLY FIRM PRESSURE with the key on you'll see the light go out.
