Dirk Diggler Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 There are at least 3 things that could cause this. 1/ There is a switch on the e brake. I don't know if you have a foot or hand brake but it may need adjusting so it is off when the brake is off. 2/ There is a switch in the hydraulic brake lines that senses if there is a major difference in front and rear brake pressure. Like if there was a bad leak. Of you have rear drum brakes they may need adjusting. 3/ Some master cylinders have a float in the reservoir to signal if the fluid level is low. There may be more but there's a couple to check. It is a hand brake. It isn't on all the time. It will come in for a few seconds then go off, and its all at random. Messing with the handle does nothing, it goes off whenever it wants to. I have discs in front and back. I'll check out the float and fluid levels tonight. Call home depot and ask if they carry left handed hammers and evaporated water. Gets em every time Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Does the charge light come on also? Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 It is a hand brake. It isn't on all the time. It will come in for a few seconds then go off, and its all at random. Messing with the handle does nothing, it goes off whenever it wants to. I have discs in front and back. I'll check out the float and fluid levels tonight. Call home depot and ask if they carry left handed hammers and evaporated water. Gets em every time check the things Nismo dr. suggested, most of the brake lights I ever fixed on them where just low fluid. and hes a Nissan master tech. Quote Link to comment
villegs Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Mess with your parts guys, have em look up parts for an 83 corvette. Makes me laugh every time. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Or a '63 El Camino Quote Link to comment
KA620KC Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Haha I'll admit I've been done in by the 83 vette. I had no idea they didn't make them for one year. Or ask them to look up a heater core for a 69 bug!! Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 spark plugs for a cummins Quote Link to comment
Dirk Diggler Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 check the things Nismo dr. suggested, most of the brake lights I ever fixed on them where just low fluid. and hes a Nissan master tech. Well I popped the hood and guess what. The reservoir was about 1/4 inch below the minimum fill line. I know I don't have a leak because I parked in my driveway and pressed and depressed the brakes for a good 5 minutes and have no fluid anywhere, so it looks like they drained the fluid, filled it and bled them, but didn't top it off. I got some dot 3 and topped it off and haven't had the light come back. Thanks for the tips guys Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Well I popped the hood and guess what. The reservoir was about 1/4 inch below the minimum fill line. I know I don't have a leak because I parked in my driveway and pressed and depressed the brakes for a good 5 minutes and have no fluid anywhere, so it looks like they drained the fluid, filled it and bled them, but didn't top it off. I got some dot 3 and topped it off and haven't had the light come back. Thanks for the tips guys thats what I figured it would be Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm working tonight all night. I'm gonna be prank calling other Autozones all night :rofl: Gonna ask for a re-ring kit for an RX7 Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 call and ask for a headlight for either an 84 or 85 vette one of those years doesnt exist and it throws them way off, i used to call other autozones when i worked there Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Well I popped the hood and guess what. The reservoir was about 1/4 inch below the minimum fill line. I know I don't have a leak because I parked in my driveway and pressed and depressed the brakes for a good 5 minutes and have no fluid anywhere, so it looks like they drained the fluid, filled it and bled them, but didn't top it off. I got some dot 3 and topped it off and haven't had the light come back. Thanks for the tips guys keep an eye on it, sound like its leaking into the booster to me. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Also, as time goes by and the pads wear down, it takes more fluid to fill the calipers.. it could just be that, or it could also be an internal leak in the braking system, like Dr. said. Quote Link to comment
SHAMUS'WAGON Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 call and ask for a headlight for either an 84 or 85 vette one of those years doesnt exist and it throws them way off, i used to call other autozones when i worked there 1983 is the only year since 1953 that Chevy hasn't produced a Corvette. I love pulling this one on the other parts store guys. I've been keeping up on this thread, and have noticed everyone's feelings on Parts guys. The problem is that none of the major parts store chains want to pay the guys that know what they're talking about enough to stick around. So, every six months they cycle through a new bunch. Someday maybe the people higher up will realize that it's worth the customer loyalty to pay people more accordingly. Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 1983 is the only year since 1953 that Chevy hasn't produced a Corvette. I love pulling this one on the other parts store guys. I've been keeping up on this thread, and have noticed everyone's feelings on Parts guys. The problem is that none of the major parts store chains want to pay the guys that know what they're talking about enough to stick around. So, every six months they cycle through a new bunch. Someday maybe the people higher up will realize that it's worth the customer loyalty to pay people more accordingly. this is so true Quote Link to comment
Dirk Diggler Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Also, as time goes by and the pads wear down, it takes more fluid to fill the calipers.. it could just be that, or it could also be an internal leak in the braking system, like Dr. said. Pads just hit the warning sticks last week. I'm having them changed tomorrow and I will keep an eye on the fluid level to see if that changes anything Quote Link to comment
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