quikstu 0 Posted November 4, 2004 Got a '94 VR6. Recently the handbrake light has statrted coming on at irregular intervals whilst driving. Sometimes it flickers for a few seconds & sometimes it stays on for a coupla seconds. It always comes on when the handbrake is applied. It's a simple solution which I dont know about! Anyone?? Thanks in advance. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted November 4, 2004 if there is plenty fluid left in it,its more than likely the sensor in the brake fluid reservoir is just needing a quick play about with.......mine did this a couple of months into ownership and just moved the plunger up and down and that sorted it out........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin Dave 0 Posted November 4, 2004 Might be the handbrake cable not reurning fully back down the sheath that itis housed in causing the sensor there to be intermittent. The fluid reservoir is the obvious (and easier to remedy) problem so check that first. Does it come on when going up and down hills? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoonlightVR 0 Posted November 4, 2004 You also might want to check the handbrake light switch itself. Chances are the handbrake handle has moved fractionaly and so isn't activating/deactiving the switch as it should. Bit of a pig to get to though - you have to remove the centre tunnel console :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted November 4, 2004 also have a check behind your front wheels to make sure that the brake wear indicator wiring isn't catching on anything and is in good condition... This is supposed to flash on the brake warning lamp (it's not just a handbrake warning... ;) ) when the pads wear past a set point, but most garages don't fit the sensor pads as they're oversensitive, more expensive and have less braking material on 'em, so you're paying more for pads which will last less time! :roll: Not all Corrados had this though, so it's worth checking... you'll be able to tell by the wiring on the front struts. If there's 2 sets of wires on it, one will be for the ABS (will connect onto a sensor behind the hub) the other is the brake wear sensor wiring... if it exists on your car, but isn't connected to the brake caliper/pad, give it a squirt with WD40 to clean it out as sometimes crap gets in there and causes the light to flicker as it shorts the terminals... :roll: Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quikstu 0 Posted November 4, 2004 Thanks a lot guys. will check all tomorrow on my day off! :thumb right: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
