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Emergency brake light stays on 1981 SC
Just yesterday when I released the E- brake the light stays on. What are the reasons for this?
Thank you Barclay _______ 1981 SC |
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09-29-2005, 02:20 PM
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Check your brake fluid level as well. Low fluid level can also trigger the light.
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09-29-2005, 02:54 PM
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As can a failing alternator; brake warning light is used as a type of "master alarm". Jim
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09-29-2005, 03:07 PM
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Brake fluid is full. So are you saying the brakes are going when the light comes on or the master cylinder? I did adjust the e-brake cable about two weeks ago would that do it?
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09-29-2005, 03:36 PM
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Check the micro switch under the E-Brake handle. Make sure it's hitting that switch to turn off the light.
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09-29-2005, 03:46 PM
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I just went through this about 2 months ago with my 82.
Unhook the battery for about 30 seconds. Hook it back up and start the car if the light stays out you need to replace the 2 switches on the master cylinder. They operate indipendatly but are tied togeather as a way of checking each other. Check to see if you have brake lights. I might add it happeed while my wife was driving the car she got scared " I broke Ricks Porsche!" It was a good laugh.
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09-29-2005, 04:41 PM
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If it is not the parking brake switch the light will dim slightly when you release the brake lever.
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09-29-2005, 04:42 PM
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Are we talking the E-Brake or the Brake Pad wear light?
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09-29-2005, 04:47 PM
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I don't believe an 81 has a pad sensor on it. I could be wrong though, wouldn't be the first time
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09-29-2005, 04:49 PM
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There is no wear sensor on the brakes. There is one on the master cylinder if your fluid is low. So I check it and put a very small amount in. Then I pulled the clock out unplugged the brake light switch and plugged it back in....it seemed to work.
Thanks to everyone for there help Barclay ________ 1981 SC |
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