BRAKE light indicator stays on?????why???
- Thread starter wesmac
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Thanks for the help guys!, going to check out the brake fluid, it takes about 2 miles for me too, then it goes off. However, it came on while about 2 hours into a drive on the interstate......dont know what that means, but great advise!~
Russianred
Snail Spools You!
I currently have a similar problem.. except my red "brake" light came on right after I changed front pads and bled the brakes. It was weird. Could it be that 2 types of fluid got mixed and this results in triggering the light? They probably are not mixed, but what if DOT3 mixes with DOT4? I heard it's not too big of a problem, but usually they are not mixed. Could it be that my rear shoes are sticking? I have not changed those yet...
HondaLuver83
Well-Known Member
if ur rear shoes were sticking ur brakes would be overheating. Pluss u wud feel a drag. Mixing two different fluids shouldnt trigger a brake light. U shud check ur sensor if its getting sticky or your fluid is too low. Ur sensor on your master cylinder is on the shaft of the dip-stick. One time mine my light lit up and i moved the senser up and down and it turned off. Also mine came on because my brake fluid was too low from my pads wearing down too much before i changed them. U shud try bleeding your brakes more, then make sure the fluid level is okay. I bet if u checked ur fluid now it would be low, maybe because there is still air in the lines. Hope this helps....
Russianred
Snail Spools You!
Hey thanks man, I'll definitely try your methods today.. I'll keep you all posted if mine gets fixed. 
2000_V6coupe
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Check your brake fluid. It is probably a little low causing the indicator light to turn on until the fluid has heated up and risen. Top it off and you should be good to go.
