parking break problem

nbakid23 · 10-15-2006, 05:32 PM

alright so I have a little bit of a problem. Every time I shift down into second gear and start slowing down, my parking brake warning light comes on. The brake itself works fine, and goes down normally- just when I brake or downshift and start breaking hard that it goes on. Also, yesterday I jumped on it off the line and after I hit 2nd hard, it came on. Any suggestions on why this is happening or how i can fix it would be great.

MattJ · 10-15-2006, 06:10 PM

low fluid probably. do a brake flush and put dot4 in and it should fix the problem.

*03gtmustang* · 10-15-2006, 06:38 PM

When you brake hard or accelerate like that the fluid is getting thrown around and making the sensor think you're low on fluid. Check the fluid level while the car is on a flat surface. If its at the line then you're good. Dont worry about the light.

nbakid23 · 10-15-2006, 06:56 PM

alright thanks guys, Im checking everything first thing in the mourning.

blownstang · 10-15-2006, 08:55 PM

Had the same problem about a two months ago when i had my line lock installed. I just added some fluid and it's fine.

r3dn3ck · 10-16-2006, 10:07 AM

don't add fluid just yet. Low fluid on a sensor equipped system like ours is a guage of sorts that's telling you your pads are going to need changed right soon. When you put the new pads in the fluid will well up back into the reservior and you'll have to pull some out or it'll overflow (neither of which are fun). Have a free brake inspection done (or pull off your wheels and look) and replace the pads if needed. Then add fluid as needed.

10-15-2006, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
nbakid23 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 80	parking break problem alright so I have a little bit of a problem. Every time I shift down into second gear and start slowing down, my parking brake warning light comes on. The brake itself works fine, and goes down normally- just when I brake or downshift and start breaking hard that it goes on. Also, yesterday I jumped on it off the line and after I hit 2nd hard, it came on. Any suggestions on why this is happening or how i can fix it would be great. __________________ Mods: Magnaflow "magnapack" catback//steeda cai//Steeda Tri-Ax short throw//H&R lowering springs//Black FR500s 18x9//15% tint//Roush stage 3 front fascia//cobra r hood//SLP x pipe (catted)//steeda underdrive pullies

10-15-2006, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	low fluid probably. do a brake flush and put dot4 in and it should fix the problem. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

10-15-2006, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,244	When you brake hard or accelerate like that the fluid is getting thrown around and making the sensor think you're low on fluid. Check the fluid level while the car is on a flat surface. If its at the line then you're good. Dont worry about the light. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

10-15-2006, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
nbakid23 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 80	alright thanks guys, Im checking everything first thing in the mourning. __________________ Mods: Magnaflow "magnapack" catback//steeda cai//Steeda Tri-Ax short throw//H&R lowering springs//Black FR500s 18x9//15% tint//Roush stage 3 front fascia//cobra r hood//SLP x pipe (catted)//steeda underdrive pullies

10-15-2006, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
blownstang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 417	Had the same problem about a two months ago when i had my line lock installed. I just added some fluid and it's fine. __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Full Suspension, Built Rear 271/303

10-16-2006, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,008	don't add fluid just yet. Low fluid on a sensor equipped system like ours is a guage of sorts that's telling you your pads are going to need changed right soon. When you put the new pads in the fluid will well up back into the reservior and you'll have to pull some out or it'll overflow (neither of which are fun). Have a free brake inspection done (or pull off your wheels and look) and replace the pads if needed. Then add fluid as needed.

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