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Brake light on dash comes on..

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Old 08-22-02, 11:53 PM
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Everyonce in a while when I am driving the brake light on the dash comes on and then gand oes off after a few seconds, anyone know what is wrong?
Old 08-23-02, 12:39 AM
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For my car it was cause brake fluid was low.
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I should check that. Thanks.
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On older models the brake fluid level indicator (mounted in the reservior cap) gets a bit screwed up and shows "low fluid" warnings on braking/cornering, the cure is to buy a new cap or, top up the brake fluid a fraction above the -- MAX -- line on the fluid tank, dont overfill it just go 3/4mm over the line, that seems to cure it.

Mine will throw out a warning every couple of months as the fliud level drops due to being pulled into the brake system to accommodate pad wear and/or evaporation.
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I have a another vehicle that did the same and after asking a friend and him telling me a low battery can do it. I replaced the battery and both my break and abs llights went off. Not sure if this is your problem but it is worth the shot.
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Mine did the same, just added brake fluid and problem solved.
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Does anybody know what kind of brake fluid I should use to refill? ...I guess what I mean is, is there a certain brand I need to use or can you mix brake fluids? My light seems to be doing the same thing lately... Thanks

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Old 12-03-02, 11:30 PM
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