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Old 10-27-06, 08:24 AM
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Default Parking Brake light comes on under hard acceleration

anyone ever have this happen? just randomly started happening the other day... wtf..

only for a second or so then it goes off...
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Low brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir, usually due to worn brake pads.
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couldnt agree more, low brake fluid, pads worn out, or just your driving style
Old 10-27-06, 01:20 PM
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fluid level looke fine a week ago but i'll check it today...

pads is a possibility..

i want to go with those aftermarket rotors / ceramic pads i saw on lextreme when i change.. tired of these warped POS stock rotors
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hmm i have that problem too, never knew what it meant. my brakes still feel good ill check them, i changed to drilled and slotted rotors and pads about a year ago almost. should be wearing out now huh?
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fluid level is perfect ... dammit...
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trust me when i say that if ur fluid level isnt at max, add some fluid and it should turn off the light.

mine was tempermental as well.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
trust me when i say that if ur fluid level isnt at max, add some fluid and it should turn off the light.

mine was tempermental as well.
well its not full to the top of the container but it is above the fill line by a few MM or so


anyone stilll have those pad/rotor packages? ... i need new rotors for sure after 128,000mi and id like to get some low dust ceramic pads as well
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