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Old 5th September 2003, 07:33 AM
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Hey all - I've been reading threw old posts and I saw that some people were low on brake fluid and had their break light come on for no reason.

I'm in that boat now, so I went to top off my brake fluid and it was fine.

Any ideas? I'm out of warranty!!


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Old 5th September 2003, 07:36 AM
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If your brake fluid is fine then it's probably time to replace your front pads.
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Old 5th September 2003, 09:09 AM
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If your brake fluid is fine then it's probably time to replace your front pads.
I don't think the light is wired to the brakes at all- just the fluid.


Mike- is the light ALWAYS on? Or just when you press the brakes?

Is your emerg. brake fully seated everytime? Maybe the merg. brake switch.

Whatcha doing Sunday? John and I can have a look. Shave the back, we'll do the hot tub.
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Old 5th September 2003, 09:25 AM
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Added about a 1/3 of a can of fluid about a month ago. It solved the problem.

Light would randomly come on while driving prior.
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Old 5th September 2003, 09:31 AM
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Added about a 1/3 of a can of fluid about a month ago. It solved the problem.
You have a HAIRY BACK problem too??
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Old 5th September 2003, 10:03 AM
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You have a HAIRY BACK problem too??
1/3 can of brake fluid and a match will solve a hairy back problem every time.

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Old 5th September 2003, 10:06 AM
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How the heck do you guys know if your brake lights are always on ???
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How the heck do you guys know if your brake lights are always on ???
(the one on the dash)
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Old 5th September 2003, 11:06 AM
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How the heck do you guys know if your brake lights are always on ???
Mike is afterall, GREEK! Chances are there is always someone BEHIND him.






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Old 5th September 2003, 11:53 AM
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They prolly think the light in the fridge is always on also
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