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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:28 PM
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My handbreak light doesn't go off even when the hand break is..
anybody got any ideas as to what his could be pleasE ? ?

Probably done to death but I missed them... all

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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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Had this problem for a month, the answer is.......
your front pads may be low, this was the problem on mine.
First thing to do is check your pads, then look at your brake fluid reservoir it will be filled to about half way!! this is your problem... i have found that my float in the brake fluid res does not float very well fill the fluid up to the top/full mark and 'hey presto' no more light!!
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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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Front pads? Weird
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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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Cool, the front pads are on there last legs so that may well
be the reason..... off to buy some pads now

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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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The front brake pads being low causes a low level of brake fluid in the reservoir..... the handbrake light also operates as a low fluid level warning light, even though the handbrake is cable/shoes..
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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:01 PM
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No problem
i had more than enough stress last month tryin to source the problem, then it turned out to be the most simple problem lol

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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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Oh! i see, very good!
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