gashair

does the hand brake light on the dashboard also warn of low brake pads? Want to know as when i let the handbrake off the light stays on..

Pete Croney

yes it does

martin850

iTrader: (51)

is this for a uk or a jap import?

Paul_M

Sure it's not low brake fluid? That's what it is on most cars shared with the handbrake light and I thought the scoob was no exception.

gashair

It is an Import. a MY93 WRX

Jolly Green Monster 2

That will be brake fluid low indication..

Check the level..

JGM

MorayMackenzie

A low brake fluid level generally indicates that the pads have worn down a lot. It will also, of course, warn of brake fluid loss, if that _were_ to happen, however, it's not normal to loose a significant amount of brake fluid from the system between pad changes/brake bleeding sessions.

Either way, it makes sense to take this light seriously and check what's causing it as soon as you can after seeing it. If the light were to switch on and remain on whilst you are cruising along on a level surface, rather than initially flashing up during heavy braking or on steep gradients only, it _may_ indicate a sudden serious loss of fluid, so pulling up and checking it ASAP would be a good idea.

[Edited by MorayMackenzie - 5/14/2003 11:07:40 AM]

Jolly Green Monster 2

Well said Moray...

JGM

sg72

Mine used to stay on as well. But according to the mechanic that cured it.It was because the previous Japanese owner had the Turbo timer earthed to the sender?

Paul_M

Turbo timer is usually wired to the handbrake switch (which operates the light) so that the engine will stop if the handbrake is released while the timer is running it. Seems it wasn't wired up right or was fault and providing a ground through that wire while off.

Tone Loc

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The level switch can get a bit stuck. Take the cap off the brake fluid pot and give the thing that bobs about a tap or too. Mine did this recently.... not come back on since.

Tony.