Stagea Warning Light

[webng]

Hi guys,

This has just popped up on the dash, any idea what it is referring to? Car is due for a service too. Thanks.

C34 Series 2 RS4

[Spong]

Isn't that the parking brake light? Maybe the rear brake cable's binding or switch faulty?

[webng]

Well the parking foot brake has been faulty for years (foot pedal will depress but won't release when i pull the lever) now so I don't use it at all. But this is the first time the light has come on. If that's just it I shouldn't worry?

[webng]

Maybe low brake fluid?

[Spong]

Sounds like the cables have seized up, which I think happens sometimes back when I owned a C34. Could be a problem if the brake pads are pressing on the discs. It's certainly worth jacking it up to see if that's the case. If you were here in NZ, a 6 monthly warrant of fitness check would keep your car off the road if the parking brake failed.

[webng]

Parking brake hasn't failed per say. I can still engage it it, but need to go under pedal with a screwdriver to release it.

[Scriblez]

Definitely low brake fluid Nick, had the same issue with mine, topped up and it went off. Just check the level, I can almost guarantee you that it'll be on low. You might be due for some new pads as well.

[webng]

Thanks, will check when i get home. Top up and service in a couple of weeks so all good.

Definitely low brake fluid Nick, had the same issue with mine, topped up and it went off. Just check the level, I can almost guarantee you that it'll be on low. You might be due for some new pads as well.

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http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/424151-sticky-parking-brake/#entry6948181

Well after having the pedal seize right up on me, I thought it was definitely going to be a removal job.

To avoid that, I gave the WD40 treatment another go. This time I had to lay down mats, newspaper and towels to stop the WD from getting onto the carpets. Using a bit of PVC tubing attached the can I was able to soak the pedal mechanism from every angle, completely soaking the area until the WD was running off onto the towels. Repeated a few times.

Well f**k me, it worked a treat. It freed the mechanism right up, the pedal now releases fully when you pull the brake release. My only concern is that I did wash off some grease on the pedal, so hopefully I haven't affected any lubrication points, but if I have to add some oil or grease in future its not too much a big deal.

Will report back if I actually ended up ruining the pedal, but so far so good. Beats having a stationary vehicle.

[webng]

Wow, will definitely try that this weekend.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/424151-sticky-parking-brake/#entry6948181

[webng]

What brake fluid to get me over a week before car gets serviced? Or not bother. Level is at low. Recommendations?

[Scriblez]

I bought some Castrol React Dot 4 fluid from Supercheap Auto for about $8.00, does the trick just fine and replaces DOT 3 fluids.

[webng]

Nice, will do that. Thanks for the quick replies guys!

I bought some Castrol React Dot 4 fluid from Supercheap Auto for about $8.00, does the trick just fine and replaces DOT 3 fluids.