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Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:06 pm
by FTO-BOY
Hey recently my handbrake lights keeps staying on after depressing it.

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

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:08 pm
by spetz
I think this means your brake pads are worn out

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:48 pm
by JohanGPX
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.

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:55 pm
by aza013
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.

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:21 pm
by -Nighthawk-
I had the same problem but it was due to the brake fluid being low, check that first (also the easiest to check).

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:00 am
by Bennoz
Yup, check master cylinder fluid level. Pop the rubber cup thing on the lid back in place & top up.

Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:54 pm
by FTO-BOY
Cheers guys for some reason it's gone now but will check the fluid still

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:52 pm
by payaya
My cap was lose causing that light to come on!

Re: Handbrake light stays on

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:46 am
by Rob Furniss
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.