E-Brake ligh comes on while braking

Redhero

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Ive noticed, from time to time, that when braking harder than usual....my e-brake light on the dash comes on and only briefly. I woul dlike to say that its usually when its raining, but I live in seattle so its always rianing. i dont have any traction contorl system or anything.....anyone got any ideas?

 

NiteMareGT

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Redhero said:

Ive noticed, from time to time, that when braking harder than usual....my e-brake light on the dash comes on and only briefly. I woul dlike to say that its usually when its raining, but I live in seattle so its always rianing. i dont have any traction contorl system or anything.....anyone got any ideas?

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Check your brake fluid, seems as if it's low.

 

downsouthman1

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Mine has done that on occasion too. I do have trac control but it's disabled along w/ my ABS. My brake fluid's fine; I frequently check it. I don't know what causes it but I hope the Saleen brake upgrade i'll be doing soon fixes it.

 

Redhero

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I made another post about my dash board electrial problems. Since im not alone here on this issue, Ill assume the brake light isnt part of my blinker/air bag/cruise control issues.

 

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Premature brake fade looks like triggering your e-brake light on the dash. Take it to a local mechanic have your brakes checked...

 

downsouthman1

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My guess would be the same Kappa. My brakelight has come on for many a very brief moment in the past. I haven't seen it in months though I haven't done my breaks in well over a year.

 

Redhero

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I bought the car used at 64K miles....now im at 94K....perhaps its time to get them checked

 

downsouthman1

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A check is probably long overdue.