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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Red face Handbrake light?

Hey everyone,

I did a search but couldnt find anything directly related to this.

I have an 01' S2000 that works perfectly, except for the fact that when the handbrake is 100% off, the light sometimes comes on, then off, then stays on etc...
no specific pattern at all, just annoying.

Anyone know what i can do to fix this? What i can check?

Tighten the handbrake? etc...?

Anything helps!

Thanks

-Paul
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Check the brake fluid level.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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check the contact, or tighten it. My mom's camry had the same problem.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by moparacker,Apr 1 2007, 01:55 PM
Check the brake fluid level.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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i know this might seem like a very stupid question, but how do i check my brake level fluid?

I have changed my brakes etc... but never the fluid, lol

Anyone?
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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There is a small reservoir on the passenger side of the4 engine bay closest to the windshield, open this cap when the car is cool and see hoe much fluid id in there.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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thanks a lot!

much appreciated
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Post back to tell us what you found.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked04,Apr 1 2007, 02:00 PM
I have changed my brakes etc... but never the fluid, lol


This might be the most dangerous idea I've ever heard. Please learn how to PROPERLY service brakes before working on them, please.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ruexp67,Apr 1 2007, 03:05 PM


This might be the most dangerous idea I've ever heard. Please learn how to PROPERLY service brakes before working on them, please.
sorry let me rephrase that...

ive changed brake pads
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