Handbrake light stuck on

ramirez · December 31, 2006, 04:34:25 PM

Since this motning in my TII the handbrake light only seems to go out under hard acceleration and then comes back on . Its tipping down outside so i can\'t check a lot but the brake fluid level is definitely ok.

Could this be a case of stuck rear calipers? Anything else to check?

RAW · December 31, 2006, 04:51:26 PM

i have exactly the same on m FD! only comes under hard braking or acceleration. think it may be a loose cable/sensor connection?

Mobilemick · December 31, 2006, 08:30:46 PM

Check to see if ur switch isnt stuck on the handbrake ?

R32 Nik · January 01, 2007, 02:31:47 AM

I would check your pads as I think the hand brake light is also a warning for the brake pads being low.

Brett · January 02, 2007, 12:19:28 PM

Yep, what Nik said - bet your Brake fluid is low due to worn pads :yes

ramirez · January 02, 2007, 03:05:40 PM

hmm thats the weird thing the fluid is bang on :S

RAW · January 02, 2007, 04:51:12 PM

visually inspected the pads and there seems to be plenty left. having the fluid changed on friday so we will see!

royal · January 02, 2007, 09:25:48 PM

Isn\'t it a known problem with the FD? I\'m sure I read it on one of the websites, the one where the guy has done a guide to modding the car.