Parking Brake light stays on sometimes
08-24-2018, 03:51 PM
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Parking Brake light stays on sometimes
So my parking brake light comes on sometimes when I am holding the brake, and I noticed the brake pedal got a little soft the other day while sitting on a hill. I pumped it a few times and it got stiff again. Fluid level looks good, but I'm wondering if something is wrong. What should I look at? Should I be worried?
08-24-2018, 10:57 PM
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It could be several things. If it is happening when regular brakes are applied it is could be either a faulty switch or unequal pressure in front and rear brake systems. The unequal pressure is caused by an internal or external leak.
I think on some models worn pads can also cause a light.
I think on some models worn pads can also cause a light.
08-25-2018, 10:11 AM
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Pumping your brakes may be a sign that you have a bit of air in the system. I'd start with the cheap and easy way of bleeding all your brakes first and see if that makes a difference. You will know is about 30 minutes.
08-25-2018, 10:30 AM
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ok will do. It’s hapoened all of twice in a month and with the nice weather we’ve had I’ve been driving almost daily, so it’s not common. And both times were at long stop lights where I held the brakes for roughly a minute.
08-25-2018, 11:31 AM
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08-25-2018, 11:43 PM
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yea I’m just saying the pads probably need to be replaced regardless. I’ve not done it since buying the car and my policy is to replace all the consumables on a car I buy.
08-25-2018, 11:51 PM
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I replaced all the fluids in the car I buy as a rule. If you do pads, might as well do rotors and complete flush
08-25-2018, 11:56 PM
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i will check rotors. Already replaced all fluids EXCEPT brake fluid because I didn’t know how to flush completely. I’ll probably have it done fairly soon though.
08-26-2018, 12:03 AM
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If you have several cars, get a flush unit and do it every 2 years. Either way suck all fluids out of the reservoir and put fresh fluid in. Open the bleed screw one at a time from the farthest to nearest and don't let it run dry. When clean fluid comes out close screw and fill reservoir and repeat
08-26-2018, 12:05 AM
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If you have several cars, get a flush unit and do it every 2 years. Either way suck all fluids out of the reservoir and put fresh fluid in. Open the bleed screw one at a time from the farthest to nearest and don't let it run dry. When clean fluid comes out close screw and fill reservoir and repeat
08-26-2018, 12:09 AM
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08-27-2018, 09:47 AM
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