The Brake Light that says the handbrake is set, turns on/off randomly.
There is no real pattern to when it comes on or off.
Sometimes it lights up when I accelerate, sometimes when I stop, and sometimes when I'm driving at a steady pace on the freeway.

There doesn't seem to be a certain gear that causes it either.
I've had other cars where the light was also a warning that the brake fluid was low, but the brake fluid is in the middle between "Min" and "Max".

If the light is on, and I pull the handbrake and then release it, it stays on anyways.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

- Cesar -

 

Sounds like a trip to the dealership to me.

 

I'm experiencing the same issue. Anyone know why?

Thanks.

 

Check your brake fluid level. When its low, that light will go on.

 

there's a TSB on it. happens more often when its cold. its a badly designed hand brake from mazda.

 

ok, this just happened to me today. upon DOING A SEARCH (**wink wink**) i stumbled on this thread that mentions a TSB on this problem, but i can't find it on the finishlineperformance list. can anyone direct me to it?

 

I would start by bleeding the brakes. If that does not fix it go see the dealer.

 

yea mine is doin this too, and it just started the past two days which have been pretty cold, i'm goin to call the dealership and see if they say anything

 

check your brake fluid, it will do that when your brake fluid is low!