STOP and Handbrake Light

[Topham]

Hello Past couple of days my STOP and Handbrake light have been flickering but today it came on solid without no flicker. Does this mean something is loose or something more nasty is wrong?

Any help would be great.

 

[Paul_LY-182]

Brake fluid level might be low?

 

[Alan]

Brake fluid level might be low?

I'd go with the fluid getting low..

 

[Fred@BTM]

which means your pads are low, DO NOT just top up the brake fluid, replace the pads

brake fluid doesn't get used up, consumed etc etc, there is always a set amount in the system, when the pads are low the pistons in the calipers hold a larger volume of fluid and therefore the resivoir level is lower = light flickers on dash

 

[fil_b]

which means your pads are low, DO NOT just top up the brake fluid, replace the pads

brake fluid doesn't get used up, consumed etc etc, there is always a set amount in the system, when the pads are low the pistons in the calipers hold a larger volume of fluid and therefore the resivoir level is lower = light flickers on dash

does it matter which pads??

or can it just be the fronts or rears

 

[dwjeviltwin]

It is more likely to be the front pads which need changing, as they do more of the work and have a longer travel in the caliper when they wear, but it might be good to check all of them.

Mine did it, and changing the front pads made the fluid level return, thus no more warning lights.