hand break light on

[fergus]

My hand break light comes on intermittently when i am driving. the break is not on and it will turn off with no action on my part either. I guess there is some sensor or loose fitting- wcan anyone suggets whats causing this and what the resolution is? thanks

[nero279]

check your brake fluid level

[The Lang-Shankit Scunner]

or you can disconnect sensor in the b/fluid res, to stop it, mine was faulty sensor

[fergus]

had a bit of a search onthe site and saw soem further posts re same subject-earlier post said it could be indicator of wornpads-was that correct?


thanks for earlier replys-will do the fluid check first to see if that fixes problem

[BUSHWHACKER]

Could be..........

Handbrake not fully released.
Low brake fluid.
Float sticking in the fluid reservoir.
Pads worn down to the wear indicators.

or a vacuum problem on 2nd gen Surfs, don't know about 3rd gens.

[TonyN]

had a bit of a search onthe site and saw soem further posts re same subject-earlier post said it could be indicator of wornpads-was that correct?


thanks for earlier replys-will do the fluid check first to see if that fixes problem

If the pads are low, the piston will be a long way out and there won't be much fluid left in the resorvoir, so sometimes the low fluid light comes on as you start and stop as the fluid sloshes around the float. You don't actually have a low pad light, just little metal tags that rub on the discs when the pads are low and make a squeaking noise.

Its normally what causes a intermittant light.

[fergus]

thanks for that tony and others. Now funily enough i do remember my other half commenting on the breaks the other day but i though that was just because she is used to better break response in her car. maybe i should pay more attention to her!

[nero279]

.... maybe i should pay more attention to her!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......... ........................

[hellmett]

Re

DEFFO WORN PADS!

Happened to me, replaced pads and no more flashing light!

Gary

[fergus]

did u replace them yourself? what did it cost

[Antshiel]

did u replace them yourself? what did it cost

About £20 ish and 30 mins.

[hellmett]

Re

About £25 ish and 1 hour 30 mins.