Stop and Handbrake light coming on in corners

[FierceBanana]

As above really, i just came back from a trip to Cornwall and aside from the superb twisties, i noticed that on left-handers and generally when the car was leaning to the right the stop and handbrake dash lights flicker and sometimes stay on for a few seconds.

Has anyone had this before? gonna take it to the dealers nxt week but a little pointer in the right direction might help them diagnose the problem quicker.

Cheers, Dave

 

[RobertCL]

have you checked your brake fluid?

 

[Rich]

Another vote for the above- low brake fluid.

 

[FierceBanana]

ah cool, thanks guys, i'll check that.

 

[ben_p]

s**t ive got this too...... will go and check

 

[Turkish]

can also happen when the brakes are worn and need replacing. As the pistons push out further this makes the level drop in the resevoir.

 

[RacerStu]

I had that problem too, just topped up the brake fluid and havnt seen it since

 

[Christopher]

only the 2483562038475620348th time i've seen one of these threads.



brake fluid kids. Or as Loony said, the level is affected by how far the pad has to travel to make contact.