E-Brake Light durring hard braking???!!!???

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Sep 26, 2004 | 12:02 AM

tempop

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E-Brake Light durring hard braking???!!!???

I just noticed tonight. When i brake hard, my e-brake light lights up.......

Does anyone know why this could be happening?????

I checked break fluids and such..all good

Thanks!

Protege5 2002

Sep 26, 2004 | 09:04 AM

MidnightMica

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I had the same thing happen to me. My brake fluid was low. I added some brake fluid and it didn't happen anymore.

Sep 26, 2004 | 09:06 AM

eggynatey

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I'll bet that it's not the fluid, it's the pads. The piston is pushing farther toward the rotor(using more fluid to do it) because the pad is worn.

Sep 26, 2004 | 01:38 PM

tempop

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thanks. I know the fluid is not low. so i will check the pads next.

thanks again.

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