Im having a strange problem... Whenever i either accelerate real fast or brake real hard, my emergency brake light indicator comes on. Can someone help me out with this?

 

Brake fluid is low. It's not just an E-brake light. It's also to let you know the fluid is low. It comes on and off as the fluid sloshes around in the reservoir.

 

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excellent answer cobra thats one less z problem in this world

 

Fluid is low. Check your pads first.

 

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Fluid doesn't just evaporates. Check the pads. Don't add fluid before changing them. You don't want to have a fluid spill in the engine bay when it overflows as fluid is pushed back in the reservoir.

 

yea same thing happens to me... okay, time to look for bbk... =)

 

i have another question to add. it says use DOT3 can i use DOT4, will it hurt anything if i use it? what is the difference between the two?

 

Sure you can. Just don't mix different types of fluid. Flush the old fluid with the new.

You can use Dot 4, Dot 5.1 or any race fluid. You won't feel any difference unless you track your car though.

 

It's perfectly safe to mix fluids as long as they're all petroleum based. DOT 3,4, and 5.1 are all compatible and mixable. DOT 5 is silicone based and should NOT be mixed with any other kind of brake fluid.

 

if fluid is low check pads if pads are ok check fluid level if fluid level is ok check for any visible fluid leaks in lines or if flluid level continues to be low check master clinder seal could be leaking into the booster there for you will not see the leak but i was just being informative it will probrably just need pads and top off the resovior hope i was of some assistance peace

 

still having the problem?

 

about how many miles did you guys run on your stock pads? im at 18k. I dont think its my brake pads because the emergency break light only seems to come one when i accelerate real hard. I think i may be low on brake fluid.

 

i replaced my front pads at 16K. i could have waited another two to three thousand miles before replacement, but i didn't want to cuz of a slight brake squeak. i replaced with oem pads and they've been very quiet. i guess your pads are due for replacement at 18k.

 

Do you have any leak in your brake system?

That would be the only reason for a low fluid level, other than the worn pads we all agree on.

 

I love you guys.

 

I changed my pads, How often do i need to fill the brake fluid, how long should it last?

 

I got the F1 they work great and they gave me Motul600 Racing Brake Fluid? Or should i use just basic Dot3?

 

RBF600 should be flushed every 6 months or so.

Unless you track your car. Then you we bleed often enough that you'll basically do a "permanent flush".

Dot3 is "less" than your RBF600 in terms of performance.