Handbrake light... Grrrr

[Bob]

Hi guys,

The last week or two I've noticed that the handbrake warning light is coming on intermittently - especially when changing gears from 1 thru 4 - and then going off again after a couple of seconds. Tried basic diagnosis, not related to handbrake lever and I re adjusted the mechanism in March for its test so handbrake itself is as good as can be expected on a 90. I'm a bit baffled as i don't have a handbook for the truck... ideas??

Thanks

 

[Chris]

Err top up the brake fluid?


Chris

 

[Bob]

"Facepalm" .... Never thought of that as it never comes on under braking, but will have a peek in morning when its not raining quite so much!!

 

[Chris]

We're here to help. Hope that sorts it. But if it is low, then why? Just normal movement in the pistons and you haven't topped up? Or do you have a leak anywhere?


Chris

 

[Bob]

Definitely not a leak, park in same spot in the yard every day and zero deposits.. pretty good on most mechanicals but brakes would be my Achilles heel.

 

[BIG clean GREEN]

Chris, I recall that being my first ever post too on the darkside forum

But then again you'd expect no less from me would you

 

[Bob]

Yep, low fluid level... And wouldn't ya know my front pads are near the end of their days... Cheers for pointing what I now see to be obvious!!!