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E-brake light coming on randomly
Topic Started: May 5 2010, 12:11 PM (1,549 Views)
honestabe


I have a 95 Metro 2-door hatch 5-speed 1 liter. My e-brake light keeps coming on randomly and it is driving me nuts. What and where should I check? Thanks

Adam
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nerys
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Grr

Take the cover off your ebrake. Follow the handle down. There is a tiny little reed switch. When you LIFT the hand brake it activates this switch which is what activates the light (At least thats how it works on my 94)

either you are lifting the handle just a little bit (it really does not take much) OR something is keep the handle from going down all the way.

If neither you should be able to "adjust" the switch to make it less sensitive and keep it from turning on.
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Johnny Mullet
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Fear the Mullet

Also check the brake fluid level. If it's low the front pads may be due or a small leak is starting somewhere.
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nerys
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Grr

ahhh they are the same light? (I honestly never checked :-)
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iamgeo
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Big League

Yup, whenever you see the light flashing on then off, especially during cornering, it is going to be low brake fluid in the reservoir.
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crankcase


Can't it be pads or shoes going out? :dunno
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nerys
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Grr

result is the same. Effectively low brake fluid level :-)
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Woodie
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Yes, the brake fluid is low. The reason it is low is because you need front pads.

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iamgeo
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Woodie
May 6 2010, 05:49 AM
Yes, the brake fluid is low. The reason it is low is because you need front pads.

That may be the usual reason the fluid level is low. But, there could be a leak in the system somewhere.
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starscream5000
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Got 70 MPG?

These cars also get leaking rear cylinders as well. I've had both of mine replaced already. Got another leak later on and come to find out that the banjo bolt on the front driver's side caliper was loose and it was leaking ou through that. :thumb
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honestabe


Awesome, I'll check my fluid levels and the e-brake switch. Thanks ya'll.
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