Brake system warning light after bleedeng clutch.

[fxeditor]

Hey all,
So I finally got the 911 back on the road! The last thing I had to do was to bleed the clutch due to the new slave cylinder I installed. However now my brake system warning light is lit! I tried jiggling the two wires that are attached to the reservoir but it didn't help. I've tested the brakes themselves and they seem fine and the clutch shifts great now. Where should I look next?


Thanks in advance,
Michael

[steely]

just a couple of thoughts...
Can you remove the reservoir cap and test it with a meter?
Fluid level ok? good wire connection on the spade lugs?

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by fxeditor

Hey all,
So I finally got the 911 back on the road! The last thing I had to do was to bleed the clutch due to the new slave cylinder I installed. However now my brake system warning light is lit! I tried jiggling the two wires that are attached to the reservoir but it didn't help. I've tested the brakes themselves and they seem fine and the clutch shifts great now. Where should I look next?


Thanks in advance,
Michael

Try disconnecting the battery

does it have pad sensors? If so could one have been disconnected

[fxeditor]

Thanks for all the advice! The car does have 4 new pad sensors, I put them in about 6 months ago when I changed the pads. The fluid level is at max and I think I'll try testing the cap on a meter. What should I be looking for as far as readings at the cap? If that is the problem ( I'm leaning that it might be) can you get a replacement cap by itself or do I have to blow a bigger wad and get a new reservoir?

Thanks again,
Michael

[john walker's workshop]

key on, disconnect battery, count to ten, reconnect battery, key off, start car.

[steely]

Is that to force a reset John and Bill?

[James Brown]

Yes

[Winter]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

key on, disconnect battery, count to ten, reconnect battery, key off, start car.

Would this fix my "flashing" brake light? The flashing started after I rebuilt my calipers. OK, dumb question, I'll just go try it. . .

Next question - is there a "reset" switch on my master cylinder and if so, how do I locate it. Forum was split 50/50 on the subject when I last asked this question. Car is a '75 S targa.

Thanks, John, your contributions to the forum are truly appreciated.

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Tom '75 targa

[James Brown]

no reset on a 75

[john walker's workshop]

master cylinder switch on a '75. pull the wire off and see if the flashing stops.

[fxeditor]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

key on, disconnect battery, count to ten, reconnect battery, key off, start car.

Thanks John, I tried it but it didn't work. I didn't have much time this weekend to trouble shoot it any more than doing the battery disconnect so I'll have try the multi-meter another time.

Michael