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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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I noticed today my "BRAKE" light won't go away. If it does, which is rarely, if I press the brakes moderatly hard, the light comes back on and stays on. I've tried disconnecting the battery, and I've checked the E-Brake several times..nothing is fixing it.. any clue what it could be?
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Have you checked the brake fluid level?

As pads get thinner more fluid goes into the system so when you apply the brakes the fluid might be going below the minimum level triggering the light.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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How again do I check the brake fluid level?
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by westpak
Have you checked the brake fluid level?

As pads get thinner more fluid goes into the system so when you apply the brakes the fluid might be going below the minimum level triggering the light.
Weatpak, I love your blue Z it looks great
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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LOL, look at the brake fluid reservoir on top of the master cylinder. This is located under the black cover in the engine compartment on the drivers side, similar to the cover that covers the battery.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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It is usually a warning for brake fluid. I'm not certain, but I had this same problem with my mustang.

Dan
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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Originally posted by jnx
Weatpak, I love your blue Z it looks great
Thanks, here are some more http://www.sfzcc.com/gus/


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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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It's not a problem. happened to my Z 1 month ago and adding more brake fluid solved the problem.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by westpak
LOL, look at the br.........
i said the same thing to Ricky on IM.
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Wazowski
i said the same thing to Ricky on IM.
I wasn't sure whether this was serious or not but then I realized it was Ricky and he probably has rarely looked under the hood let alone lifted those covers. Young kids
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by Ricky
How again do I check the brake fluid level?
and you drive a Z??
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Give him a break, guys. Just because he doesnt service his own car has nothing to do with whether he is fit to drive it. Not all people are as technically enclined as many on this board.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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Yeah, but how about reading the manual?
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Westpak,sorry about the spelling error, and thanks for the photos, That is the best looking color.
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