sfield21 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 In need of advice as I now currently have 3 warning lights (ABS and both traction control lights) Displaying constantly on my dash during travel. However they only come up once the brakes are applied hard (This being either at a standstill or moving). Since Abbey changed my pads around March time to uprated ones the car has a sort of click/clunk when engaging the brakes when rolling anyone know what this could be and do you think this is related to my warning lights. Otherwise when applying the brakes sternly you can hear the ABS pump/motor clicking like its spinning but not working. I should get a diagnostic reading but thought it would be a good idea to ask first before I commit lots of ££££'s into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You should have told abbey about it in march and I'm sure they'd have a look. PM them about it and I'm sure they'll be happy to take a look for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfield21 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yes I know but it's an hour drive and my partner not long after had are first littlen so it just left my mind if I'm honest, brake fluid is all full as well....before I have them a bell I wondered if anyone had experienced this.....maybe abs sensor or pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The pad click will more than likely just be the pads moving in the caliper, and regards the light issue, I would treble check your brake fluid level. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) As Alex says, it can be very sensitive to the amount of brake fluid, check its bang on the full mark. Also check your brake lights are coming on, those 3 lights came on for me because the brake switch was faulty. Edited October 22, 2013 by Gudzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I would give serious consideration to not driving the car until you at least have an idea of what the problem is. All three of those lights on after a hard brake would concern me somewhat. It may just be a sensor, but it may be something else a bit more serious, and until you know for sure that's a hell of a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crb Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Also check your brake lights are coming on, those 3 lights came on for me because the brake switch was faulty. This happened to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfield21 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for the advice, I have checked the brake fluid levels but I will give it a good going over to ensure its bang on the mark. The pads moving in the calliper is of no concern? I understand the lights pose a risk which is why I am avoiding driving the car unless its short journeys , for work I have an alternative In a new development the car has decided to eliminate the 3 lights and all ABS functioning normally.......and then the lights would re appear when using the car again. Is the brake switch expensive and easy to change?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Might be worth disconnecting the battery and giving the switch a clean with electrical contact cleaner as that fixed mine temporarily. The switch was about £40, I didn't fit it myself so don't know how easy it is to replace. It didn't take long at the garage. Are your brake lights coming on when you press on the brake pedal? Edited October 27, 2013 by Gudzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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