I have an hyundai lantra M reg, and just wondering if anybody knows why my hand break light keeps coming on when it feels like it. I actually thought that maybe the break cable might need tightening, is this the problem?
2007-04-06 02:10:47 · 17 answers · asked by Heidi 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The Handbrake light is dual function, it tells you when the handbrake is on, it also tells you if theres a fault in your braking system.
You could need the handbrake cable tightened,
You could need your brake fluid topped up,
these are the two most common solutions.
You could have a problem with your brakes or you could have a faulty sensor.
unlikely but worth checking out.
2007-04-06 02:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by Blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the switch is probably worn and making contact under vibration,unless it is the brake warning light whereby your brake pads could be worn or your brake fluid level low.I assume you are not driving with the handbrake on.the handbrake cable does not need tightening but the opposite slackening to cure such a problem if the handbrake is not releasing fully thus activating the switch .There is no warning light that will tell you your handbrake needs tightening
2007-04-06 03:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about your particular car, however I have an eagle talon that when the brake pads got wore down the E brake light came on as a warning.
Simple to check, take it by some place that will check your brakes for free and have them inspected.
2007-04-06 02:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may well need to have the brake cable tightened, but it also acts as a warning signal that your brake fluid levels are low, so it could be that.
2007-04-06 02:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by Daisy the cow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So does mine!!!
I actually think on mine it is because the handbrake cable was incorrectly tightened, that is tightened at the handbrake rather than from the tightening bolt under the car!!
Not a mechanic so I could be wrong!
2007-04-06 02:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure it's the handbrake warning light and not your low brake pad light suggest you go somewhere where you can get this checked out for free (kams/maybe halfords some tyre-firms do brake checks most fast-fit centres offer this service good luck
2007-04-06 04:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by martin b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the plastic cover around the brake handle. The button[with the wires attatched] either has come loose or needs adjusting.
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2007-04-06 02:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some one replaced a bulb those days and positioned it in backwards the only connection between the turn sign and the brake lighting fixtures is the turn sign swap they're on distinctive circuits with distinctive fuses so if a bulb has not been put in backwards the priority would be in the turn sign swap examine your bulbs first
2016-10-02 06:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the switch for the hand brake needs ajusting which can be found at the very base of the lever and may need fine tuning so it touches the lever correctly
2007-04-06 02:16:13 · answer #9 · answered by shelley 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freekams
2016-11-01 23:23:31 · answer #10 · answered by lashon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋