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Old 05-11-2011, 10:41 PM
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e-brake light coming on under hard braking

Hi,

I've started noticing that my e-brake light is coming on when I brake hard.
The dsc and abs lights aren't doing anything, so it isn't a braking distribution problem or something of that nature.
I checked my brake/clutch fluid levels, and they're fine.

Last time I got my car checked up, they said my brake pads were getting low, could that cause this?

Another note: I noticed this winter (keeping in mind that I park in a heated garage) that when I parked overnight, often when I went to drive to work in the morning it felt like the parking brake stuck. Pulling away felt like someone put a couple small blocks infront of the rear tires and I had to drive over them. Don't know if that'd be related, it doesn't happen often anymore.
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Low pads = low fluid level = light

Check your pads and top up the fluid
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Correct.
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Low pads = low fluid level = light

Check your pads and top up the fluid
Originally Posted by monchie
Correct.

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