r37 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 After a spirited driver i noticed my hand brake light was coming on under heavy braking. This only happened once my brakes had got red hot and had faded quite badly. I know my front pads are due for a change and the fluid is pretty worn out too but does the light double up as a warning light or have i just got a loose sensor on the hand brake lever? Only came on when slowing from 60 (ish) down to 2nd gear corners with full brake applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 it doubles up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r37 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 excellent, does it double up for anything specific or just tell me that my brakes are shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 iirc low brake fliuid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 It's an indication to check your brakes in general. First port of call would be to check your fluid reservoir. It might be a bit on the low side and need topping up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r37 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Fluid level is ok but the disks are on their way out and the pads are very very low. Fluid is probobly ruined too as the brakes faded very very quickly. Its fine on normal driving and i have complete replacments coming so i'll ignore it for now. Thanks chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 it will be they are worn so when applied it requires more fluid to move them, so picks up a low level exaggerated by the downshift and the angle of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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