Brothy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just recently when i either put my foot down or brake hard my warning light and hand brake light appears on my clocks, i have checked my brake fluid and it is at the max level and there is nothing visible that doesn't look wrong or out of place. It is a 94 j-spec N/A. Any advice will be greatful to solving the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Try topping it up anyway. It may look like it is on max but It won't be. Maybe a mil off. Are your pads low? The brake fluid level is really sensitive. I had this. Changed my pads because they were low and it went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goss Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I had this same issue. I fixed it by filling it past max lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just recently when i either put my foot down or brake hard my warning light and hand brake light appears on my clocks, i have checked my brake fluid and it is at the max level and there is nothing visible that doesn't look wrong or out of place. It is a 94 j-spec N/A. Any advice will be greatful to solving the problem Could be a dodgy brake fluid level sensor, seen this a few times now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brothy Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Brake pads and discs were new last september, i will fill the brake fluid past the max see if that cures it, if not il drop all the brake fluid and bleed it through so its all fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It might be a loose handbrake cable too ? or dodgy handbrake sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'd do a fluid change if its not been done in a while, Motul RBF 600/660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brothy Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks, will get a fluid change first as i was told my brake fluid was cooked after i bought the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brothy Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'd do a fluid change if its not been done in a while, Motul RBF 600/660 How many litre should i purchase if i am bleeding the whole system ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) I can't remember what the system holds but 1.5 litres should be more than enough as long as you don't have problems when bleeding it. You can buy the Motul RBF in 0.5 litre containers I'd be be inclined to fit a set of braided hoses on there at the same time unless they have already been done. The easiest way to bleed them is using a vacuum bleeder if you can get your hands on one. Edited March 29, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brothy Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Was an advisory that i need new brake lines so i may aswell get them and braided hoses, thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Was an advisory that i need new brake lines so i may aswell get them and braided hoses, thanks for the advice I have braided hoses and Motul fluid in stock if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samsar Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 My black NA 5 speed had the same issue. Cruise it to 70 nothing, floor it to 70 and on came the light. After trying pretty much everything I checked the handbrake inside the car. Sprayed WD40 around the linkage and it's not come on since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Was an advisory that i need new brake lines so i may aswell get them and braided hoses, thanks for the advice I was about to say get it on a ramp and check the main brake pipes, i'd be doing the fuel lines at the same time as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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