Parking brake light flashing while accelerating

[Mike Stitzer]

This is wierd. I've only noticed this in first gear, but while accelerating at WOT in 1st gear I will see the E-brake light flicker. THis seems to happen when the tires are on the verge or just starting to spin. In other words when the secondaries open up the car squirms a little then I see this light on and off. THe brake is not on. It's not sticking or anything. I haven't tried a burnout yet to see if it's totally related to wheel spin, but i just can't figure this one out.

Mike

 

[smokesho]

maybe a lose wire that shorts when moving under high accelerating conditions.

 

[slosho]

The brake fluid in the master cylinder should be filled to the top. There is a low fluid level sensor in there.

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[gregr]

Same deal with my 93.

I filled the resevoir to the top with fluid, and like magic the annoying light dissapeared!

Easy fix.


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[ghostrider]

I found in my old 91 that the parking brake lever was loose and it would just slightly engage when accelerating or slowing down. I wouldn't actually slow the car down with it came on. Would just have to play with the pedal a little and it would work fine.

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Rob
EX-91 SHO+ White with tan leather int. 17" Niche Spike wheels

[This message has been edited by ghostrider (edited 11-21-2001).]

 

[sho 'nuff]

Mine has been doing the same thing...funny thing is I just refilled the resevoir recently(?)

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[Duff]

Brake fluid normally doesn't dissapear--chances are that if your fluid level has dropped, you've got a leak!! Make sure you check for leaks, especially at the calipers. I had the fluid level drop on my other Taurus and found that the inside of one of the back wheels was coated with brake fluid.

 

[sdpatt]

The level of the brake fluid in the reservoir will continue to decrease as the pads and rotors wear and more and more fluid fills the pistons in the calipers. Pressing the pistons back into the calipers when replacing the pads will refill the reservoir. If you have topped off the reservoir due to a low level light, you may have an overflow of the reservoir. If your rotors are near the minimum thickness and the pads are completely worn, you can get a low level light without a leak. Re-check the level after the pads and rotors are replaced and the reservoir is again near the max level. If it is lower than normal at this point, you should check for a fluid leak if you haven't already spotted one when replacing the brakes.


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Scott

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[Mike Stitzer]

Thanks for the advise. I topped off the reservoir yesterday and haven't seen the light flicker since.

Mike