09-26-2010, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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Brake light on dash
i have a 67 lwb, Everytime i go to stop the brake light on the dash lights up. does anyone know what would cause this...?
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09-26-2010, 08:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake light on dash
Low brake fluid level.
When I cracked an old brake line rubber hose, all the fluid leaked out. When I hit the brake the first time, the fluid level dropped in the master and the light came on. The wire that feeds that light is directly connected to the master cylinder (just one single wire coming out the side)
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09-26-2010, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake light on dash
I vote for the switch on the distribution block - not that the switch is bad, but that the shuttle pin moved off center and actuated it. This indicates a pressure imbalance between front and rear - possibly caused by a fluid leak.
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09-26-2010, 08:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake light on dash
this happened 2 mine a few weeks ago and it was a busted line. the second time it happen was that my master cylinder was leaking out he top.
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09-26-2010, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brake light on dash
thanks guys you are great see i was thinking it was the e brake didn't even think to look at fluid level.lol
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09-26-2010, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Brake light on dash
check fluid level then start checking the whole brake system for leaks better to do immediatly than after the accident
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09-26-2010, 11:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brake light on dash
the light isn't hooked to the e brake at all.
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