hand brake light

mk3concepts

1j on the way!
Apr 2, 2006
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alright..my hand brake light is dim..nornally it would not light up at all..meaning its fine..but when i put the hand brake down..it does not go away..it is still dim..but not bright..what is the problem with this?
 

CRE

7M-GE + MAFT Pro + T = :D
Oct 24, 2005
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Denver, CO
The brake light is not only triggered by by the emergency/hand brake. It's also triggered by low brake fluid levels.
 

dav_dman

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Oct 23, 2005
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louisville KY/so.IN metro area
CRE said:
The brake light is not only triggered by by the emergency/hand brake. It's also triggered by low brake fluid levels.
yeah i cut my switch out to replace before i figured that one out. Shit.

i dont do too many stupid things, but when i do, i do it well.

chk your levels guys.
 

CRE

7M-GE + MAFT Pro + T = :D
Oct 24, 2005
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Check the wear on your brake pads. The thing is that as your pads wear down the fluid level drops.... so, it could be indicative of the pads needed to be replaced.