Handbrake light stays on

FTO-BOY · Post by **FTO-BOY** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:06 pm

Hey recently my handbrake lights keeps staying on after depressing it.

The handbrake dis-engages just the light stay on the dash.

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:08 pm

I think this means your brake pads are worn out

JohanGPX · Post by **JohanGPX** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:48 pm

Most likely the wire that runs from your handbrake is lose, i had the same problem. If you take the stereo surround and maybe even the floor console, you'll see a wire that runs to your handbrake, make sure it's secured & see if the problem goes away.

Post by **aza013** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:55 pm

Or you can just take out the cup holder and do the same thing, rather than take half your car apart.
Also check break fluid as it may be low.

-Nighthawk- · Post by **-Nighthawk-** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:21 pm

I had the same problem but it was due to the brake fluid being low, check that first (also the easiest to check).

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:00 am

Yup, check master cylinder fluid level. Pop the rubber cup thing on the lid back in place & top up.

FTO-BOY · Post by **FTO-BOY** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:54 pm

Cheers guys for some reason it's gone now but will check the fluid still

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:52 pm

My cap was lose causing that light to come on!

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:46 am

Like has been said I bet your brake pads are low so your pistons are pushed in more causing your brake fluid level to drop.

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