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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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My handbrake light is coming on wen I take a sharp right turn. Anyone know why this is
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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your brake fluid level is low.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:59 AM
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Ahh never thought to check that thanks
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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most likely brake fluid, check your brake pads too, theyre probably very close to being done also when the fluid is that low cause the piston in the calliper has further to trave resulting in less fluid in the resevoir
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Breaks should be ok they whete new about 5k ago
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