nc_beagle Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Recently, my in-dash parking brake light has decided to stay on, even when I fully release the parking brake. Where should I start? Is there a sensor that's gone bad? It doesn't seem that the brake is still engaged, though it's possible it is slightly? I don't notice anything when driving. But, I have noticed a bit of a moan when going in reverse that I think is new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 It can be the ABS system as well, that module is in the rear hatch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Is the fluid low in the brake master cylinder reservoir? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin_JAinsworth Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Check the float iin the fluid reservior and ensure it moves freely up and down. Jimmy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_beagle Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 Thanks everyone. As soon as I can swim out to my car, I'll check all of your suggestions and report back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_beagle Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 OK, I checked the brake fluid reservoir. I could see fluid down in it (unless it was a bubble) but it was too low to reach the Min mark on the dipstick. Is that low enough to cause the light to come on? Regardless, I need to add some. The Autozone website says both DOT 3 and DOT 4 "fit" the car. Is there a preference and if I use a different number from what's already in there, is it a problem? I don't know what's in it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Odds are pretty good it has DOT 3 in it. From the sounds if things, you should take this opportunity to flush the brake lines too. Then you can be sure. Brake fluid will suck moisture from the environment and eventually rot from the inside out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_beagle Posted February 18 Author Report Share Posted February 18 15 hours ago, psu_Crash said: Odds are pretty good it has DOT 3 in it. From the sounds if things, you should take this opportunity to flush the brake lines too. Then you can be sure. Brake fluid will suck moisture from the environment and eventually rot from the inside out. OK, I'll need to pick up a bleeder kit. Do you recommend one? The ones on the Autozone website haven't gotten very good reviews. That's the closest parts store to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 7 hours ago, nc_beagle said: OK, I'll need to pick up a bleeder kit. Do you recommend one? The ones on the Autozone website haven't gotten very good reviews. That's the closest parts store to me. I have a home made unit that I like to use, but a mityvac will do the job too. If you are careful. The reservoir that comes with those is not real large and if you accidentally suck brake fluid into the vac pump it usually dies pretty quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 I use one of these https://www.harborfreight.com/23-gallon-manual-fluid-extractor-62643.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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