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Old 14-08-2008, 11:48 PM
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Question hand brake light help
right when i drive along now and again my hand brake light will come on then go off again any ideas what this could be?

thanks rich
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Old 14-08-2008, 11:52 PM
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back to basics mate...check your brake fluid..if its low it will cause the light to come on......if thats the case,check for leaks and if your brake pads are worn..
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my brakes are quite worn
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Fiesta???

Your brake fluid level is low. Top it up!
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yea fiesta

thanks mate will do this 2moz
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it's not a handbrake light, it's a master brake warning light!
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called it a handbrake light cos it comes on when you put the hand brake on thats all
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