brake light and fluids

shellovani · 02-09-2015, 08:12 PM

A fairly quick thing -
driving to work today the 'brake' light on the dash was lit, which of course concerned me.

The brakes seem to work fine, so now i'm wondering what might be the cause, if the light was a false alarm, if there could be a leak, or i just need to add some fluids.

And of course this time of year is the worst to have brake problems.

Any ideas would help.

btwilson86 · 02-17-2015, 04:45 AM

I'm going to move this to the non generation specific forum as this post doesn't state what year or generation the car is.

Most likely the brake fluid level has fallen below the minimum level, triggering the light to turn on in the gauge cluster. The change in level could be from seepage or a leak, it would be best to investigate further to ensure you don't have the beginning stages of a safety issue.

02-09-2015, 08:12 PM	#1
shellovani Stock Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ny Posts: 1	brake light and fluids A fairly quick thing - driving to work today the 'brake' light on the dash was lit, which of course concerned me. The brakes seem to work fine, so now i'm wondering what might be the cause, if the light was a false alarm, if there could be a leak, or i just need to add some fluids. And of course this time of year is the worst to have brake problems. Any ideas would help.

02-17-2015, 04:45 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I'm going to move this to the non generation specific forum as this post doesn't state what year or generation the car is. Most likely the brake fluid level has fallen below the minimum level, triggering the light to turn on in the gauge cluster. The change in level could be from seepage or a leak, it would be best to investigate further to ensure you don't have the beginning stages of a safety issue. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

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