Hanbrake Light Stuck On

[FATAZZ]

Hey,as above when i release my handbrake the red light on the dash stays light up like its still on.

Is this a common occurance with r32's?

It still drives normal,just now i have the hicass light and handbrake light both on while driving now

hicass isn't a problem though(lockbard)

should i get it fixed urgent or is it just a bung light/wire?

cheers

[shaunr34gtt]

the handbrake light on the dash links to the brake fluid reservior as well- make sure there is enought fluid - could also be a faulty connector on the reservoir or handbrake etc - hicas light could be related not sure though havent had this issue myself

[FATAZZ]

the handbrake light on the dash links to the brake fluid reservior as well- make sure there is enought fluid - could also be a faulty connector on the reservoir or handbrake etc - hicas light could be related not sure though havent had this issue myself

Thanks Shaun,you were right first off, low on brake fluid.

Mods can delete now if wanted.

[shaunr34gtt]

did that fix the hicas light as well?

[FATAZZ]

nah,hicas light stays on because i disconnected it along with all its components and put a lockbar inplace.

the hicas light being on is normal,was just saying because 2 red lights on the dash doesn't look good let alone 1.

[FATAZZ]

I topped it up today and went for a 5-10min drive around and the light is still on.

any suggestions?

[Julz89]

chek ur brake lines and if your master cylinder is gettin correct pressure also chek for leeks on brake lines and master cylinder, culd even be worn seals in master cylinder.

[GTS4WD]

Top up brake fluid.

Had the same problem

[FATAZZ]

already topped it up,the brakes work fine,no leaks.

Cris,How long after you topped up your brake fluid did the light go off?

I've only given it 5-10mins of local driving so far.

[br3ndan]

Should of turned off as soon as u turn on the car.

In most cases it means the brakes fluid is low,, bit weird in ur case how it isnt.

Not sure what else it could be?

[FATAZZ]

with my work ute(hilux) the mechanic said when the brake fluid is low it means the brake pads

are running thin.

Could it be the same case with the skyline even though i haven't really felt a loss of brakes so far?

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

with my work ute(hilux) the mechanic said when the brake fluid is low it means the brake pads

are running thin.

Could it be the same case with the skyline even though i haven't really felt a loss of brakes so far?

You should be able to noitce to the point where it takes a long time to stop.

If your brake fluid is low, check your brake pads. Machine your disks and put new pads in and the fluid will go back up. You might need a slight top up tho.

Thats the only thing I can think of unless you run a Diagnostics of the car to see where the error lies in the electrical system.

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

had any dvd installed? or dash come off?

when i had my dvd installed they tap into your handbrake (by law) so the screen turns off when it's down.. and my handbrake light stayed on even though the handbrake was down..

either that or a wire has fault maybe? a point to check on

[FATAZZ]

Ill take it for another drive tonight double check the brakes then,

ill take a wheel off and check the meat on the pads.

Nah,no dvd player or dash installs.

see how i go.

Im thinking its just a simple wire coming loose..Your probly right Craig.

[FATAZZ]

Hey,i went for another drive thisarvo and the light went off as soon as i dropped the handbrake,just must of needed

abit more time for the 'thing' to acknowledge i put more brake fluid in.

Thanks everybody for your help,much appreciated