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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Hey guys. Starting last week I have been having a strange problem. When I hit the gas from a stop (say from a stop light), the brake(!) dummy light comes on by my gauges. What does this mean? Why would it a brake light come one only when I hit the gas? Thanks.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Low brake fluid in the reservoir ??
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Maybe a connection problem with your parking brake. Try holding it down and step on the gas and see if the light still comes on.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Low brake fluid level or air in the line near the master cylinder. HAVE IT CHECKED !
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Originally Posted by ALLEGRO
Low brake fluid level or air in the line near the master cylinder. HAVE IT CHECKED !

If the light is coming on when you accelerate, the fluid is low and when it shifts in the reservoir, it is triggering the brake warning light.

You can check the level yourself. Just look at the reservoir and see if the fluid level is close to the full mark.

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Thanks for the help guys. I don't know why it would be low but I'll get it checked out right away. I wish for once I could own a Vette without every single thing (especially the life saving features) breaking.
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