KARMANN 0 Posted February 4, 2018 Today whilst driving my handbrake light started to go on and off, most when cornering or hitting bumps. Most probably a loose connection. But i was wondering if that light is used for anything else, ie to highlight another fault. It still works as should when operating the handbrake. Any suggestions? Cheers Fraser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 4, 2018 I think it also indicates low brake fluid.......... Worth a check anyway Fraser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARMANN 0 Posted February 4, 2018 Ahh, ill check that! As when i was sitting stationary without the handbrake on and pumped the brakes it flickered a few times! Top man Sean-i shall report back. Fraser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 4, 2018 Low brake fluid... if it appears low and the pads are not worn / due for a change then suspect one of the clutch components is leaking. Look for signs of brake fluid on top of the gearbox (under the clutch slave) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted February 4, 2018 This happened to me a couple of weeks ago. A europart item fixed it in no time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARMANN 0 Posted February 5, 2018 Had a quick check of the brake fluid this morning before i left for work. It’s just below the minimum. So that’ll be the reason why. Now to find out where it has gone-ill check those areas for fluid. Fraser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 5, 2018 Might just be the pads wearing down and needing more fluid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 5, 2018 dont top it up until you've checked both the front and back brakes. If they're all ok, then look for leaks and topup accordingly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
