dojj

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the mondeos handbrake light is flashing randomly while driving so what could this be a symptom of?

Does it do anything other than tell you the hand brakes on? On the Sierra it was a low fluid warning light and abs pressure etc so rather than just change the switch is rather have a proper fix

It comes on for a second or so, flashes a few times then out again

Or it will come of for a few seconds and then go out

All while driving on smooth roads and not after bumps or the like

If it was any other light I'd wait till I got home but obv brakes are the one thing you can't ignore

Cheers

martysmartie

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Yes, it is multiple purpose, have you checked the fluid?

Martin

dojj

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That was my first thing but it's all up to the level

Glenn_

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Check to see if the adjustment on the hand brake lever.

dojj

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The handbrake needs 2 inches of movement before the light comes on so I can't believe it's the switch

t230

dunno if focus w reg same but ive got prob with my pads and my handbrake light comes on as well...this also happened when my rear caliper failed...

Glenn_

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Could be a faulty switch in the resivor.

dojj

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Good thinking batman but I'm going to try things next weekend now starting with the switch and fluid for the obvious stuff

Glenn_

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It's probably not the same but fiat punts had a fault with the brake warning light on and it was air in the resivor. I used to give them a tap to get the air out.

dojj

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I've got some fluid and copper grease now so when the time comes I'll figure out how to get the wheels off and go from there

If I didn't need to access the bleed nipples on the other side of the caliper is so it from within the spokes and not even need a jack

RichieST

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Unplug the wiring plug on the reservoir cap, see if it still does it.

dojj

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It did it about 4 times in 2 hours totally at random but seeing as the cars going to be parked up for the next few weeks I'm not sure I'll get a chance to look at it

doga-ot

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Right dojj ii had it on my fez fords said its 1 of 3 things:
1.faulty handbrake switch (unlikely)
2.brake fluid below max (most likely)
3.rear abs s nsors/rings all shitted up

dojj

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Yesterday in the rain I decided to have a look

Other than the rear brakes being almost rusted solid into place the off side bleed nipple was leaking slightly

So a full rear refurb and a replacement nipple from my stack of parts and a fluid top up means it should all be sorted now

And the level is difficult to gauge as its a bit deceiving