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Old 03-11-10, 10:38 AM
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Question Dash brake light turns on and off?

I noticed this morning that the brake(red) light on the dash will turn on and off, just randomly, as if i have the emergency break on.

How to fix this?
Old 03-11-10, 11:00 AM
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Other guys might know more but maybe brake fluid?

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Old 03-11-10, 11:03 AM
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Check fluid levels. Then check you calipers.
Old 03-11-10, 11:13 AM
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I've had my brake light flash as well, and was just about to post about it. Mine comes on during a hard left turn and when I first saw the light I thought it was a low oil pressure warning. Then I saw it was the same light that comes on when the hand brake is applied. It goes off again a couple of seconds after the turn is complete.

My callipers, pads and fluid levels all look normal.

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Old 03-11-10, 12:03 PM
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its the brake fluid , its probably that your pads are getting worn out and the fluid is seeping through them that is if they dont feel spongy. do your brakes feel spongy? i hate when that happens because your cruise control wont work whenever that light is on. dot 3 brake fluid is cheap so pour some in there man. order of elimination.
Old 03-11-10, 04:40 PM
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i would check the break fluid i had the same problem with my car and took it to the mechanic he poored on some break fluid and the problem whent away. good luck
Old 03-11-10, 07:52 PM
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brake fluid for sure. had this problem when i first got my car and a dash of brake fluid fixes it.
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