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| Stuie |
 Sep 6 2006, 08:39 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 19-August 06 From: Arlington, Texas Member No.: 6,688  |
On the gauge with the fuel there is a red light on my car which stays on. I think it's the emergency brake light since my brake is broken but, can anyone verify it for me? Looks like there might be two on the top of the gauge but it's the top left.
Thanks a million! Stuie |
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| Twystd1 |
Sep 6 2006, 09:38 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Bump for da new guy.
Clayton |
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| Lou W |
Sep 6 2006, 09:47 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
According to Tech Tips 700 by George A. Hussey, IV:
"The red warning light above the fuel gauge signals either the emergency brake handle is engaged, or the hydraulic braking system has lost pressure. The loss of pressure can also be indicated with a constant clicking of the turn signal switch at your left knee, under the dash. Bleeding the brakes again or resetting the master cylinder switch usually clears the problem." I hope that helps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Sep 6 2006, 10:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Lou W @ Sep 6 2006, 08:47 PM)  "The red warning light above the fuel gauge signals either the emergency brake handle is engaged, or the hydraulic braking system has lost pressure. The loss of pressure can also be indicated with a constant clicking of the turn signal switch at your left knee, under the dash. Bleeding the brakes again or resetting the master cylinder switch usually clears the problem." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with George "Dr. 914" Hussey ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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| Stuie |
Sep 6 2006, 10:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 19-August 06 From: Arlington, Texas Member No.: 6,688 |
Thanks Lou!
While I was fixing my fuel leak yesterday at the plastic fuel line, I noticed my passenger rear rotor was rusty while jacking up the car. I am assuming that the brake is not engaging on that wheel, and the line does leak on that wheel (bought a replacement line already, just not installed yet). Sound familiar to anyone or does that seem like it could cause the light to stay on? |
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| Stuie |
Sep 6 2006, 10:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 19-August 06 From: Arlington, Texas Member No.: 6,688 |
Oh yea, Hey Clayton... Thanks for the bump!
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| SirAndy |
Sep 6 2006, 10:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Stuie @ Sep 6 2006, 09:05 PM) Sound familiar to anyone or does that seem like it could cause the light to stay on? yepp, loss of pressure in the system will engage the switch on the master cylinder which will turn on the light ... gotta fix your brake system and bleed the hell out of it. then bleed some more. then, when you think you're really done now, gotta bleed some more, then reset the MC switch ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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| Twystd1 |
Sep 6 2006, 10:25 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
This assumes that you DO have the master cylinder with a re-set button.
You can pull off your front splash plate and look. If i remember it's only 4 bolts to remove the plate. (maybe 6) Clayton |
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