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91KA7 · 06-02-2010, 10:03 AM

iv noticed a few times when im taking a corner fast or when i have to stop sudenly that my emergency brake light on the dash will come on for a bit then turn off when i come out of the turn or come to a stop from braking it has never done this before and im just wondering why its been happening all of a sudden if this happens to anyone of if somone knows why it comes on id like to no.

Dreams94coupe · 06-02-2010, 10:05 AM

Your brake fluid is low.

Wes · 06-02-2010, 10:11 AM

when the brake fluid gets too low that light comes on. there's a sensor on the reservoir cap. turning fast = brake fluid sloshes around and triggers the light.

91KA7 · 06-02-2010, 10:15 AM

cool thanx guys , looks like ill be changing my brake fluid this weekend

*Quaraxkad* · 06-02-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 91KA7

cool thanx guys , looks like ill be changing my brake fluid this weekend

Slow down, there! Check your pads first. Worn pads lower the fluid level in the reservoir. If your pads are not worn and your fluid level keeps dropping, you have a leak and it needs to be fixed immediately.

94LegendaryAcuraGS · 06-02-2010, 02:33 PM

Check your fluid level. Mine will do that as well when the level in the reservoir lowers from pad wear. I have no leaks and just top it off. The fun really begins when replacing old pads as I'll have more fluid then the system can hold. I have to remember to place towels around the reservoir to catch the mess.

Artillery129 · 06-02-2010, 08:11 PM

Also , have you been using your handbrake a lot? Are you sure your handbrake light is not coming on? If your hand brake is VERY LOOSE it can randomly trigger the light

*Quaraxkad* · 06-02-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Artillery129

Are you sure your handbrake light is not coming on?

That's the same light, but it is another possibility for the OP to check. Low brake fluid and an engaged parking brake will both illuminate the BRAKE light (second from the right on the top row). If the car is driven with the parking brake engaged it will then also illuminate the ABS light.

Loyalty · 06-02-2010, 11:59 PM

low brake fluid..
happens to me all the time

hgeez:
Now igot two things of brake fluid chillen in the trunk just in case

91KA7 · 06-03-2010, 04:54 AM

Parkin brakes not on while i drive, I'll give my pads a look at and inspect for leaks this weekend

06-02-2010, 10:03 AM	#1
91KA7 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Posts: 401 Real Name: Dan	why does this happen? iv noticed a few times when im taking a corner fast or when i have to stop sudenly that my emergency brake light on the dash will come on for a bit then turn off when i come out of the turn or come to a stop from braking it has never done this before and im just wondering why its been happening all of a sudden if this happens to anyone of if somone knows why it comes on id like to no.

06-02-2010, 02:33 PM	#6
94LegendaryAcuraGS The Mad Scientist!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the LAB!! ;-) Near Magic City Alabama Posts: 6,845 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Sedan GS Real Name: DUH The Mad Scientist!! A.K.A. Chaka	Check your fluid level. Mine will do that as well when the level in the reservoir lowers from pad wear. I have no leaks and just top it off. The fun really begins when replacing old pads as I'll have more fluid then the system can hold. I have to remember to place towels around the reservoir to catch the mess. __________________ 3.5 Type II Hybrid Club Member! *The Mad Scientist*!!

06-02-2010, 11:59 PM	#9
Loyalty WoRtH mRe ThN wEaLtH Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCaL Posts: 843	low brake fluid.. happens to me all the time hgeez: Now igot two things of brake fluid chillen in the trunk just in case __________________ "Heroes Get Remembered But Legends Never Die"

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06-02-2010, 10:15 AM	#4
91KA7 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Posts: 401 Real Name: Dan	cool thanx guys , looks like ill be changing my brake fluid this weekend

06-02-2010, 08:11 PM	#7
Artillery129 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,906 '06 NISSAN ALTIMA '95 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model Real Name: John	Also , have you been using your handbrake a lot? Are you sure your handbrake light is not coming on? If your hand brake is VERY LOOSE it can randomly trigger the light

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91KA7 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Posts: 401 Real Name: Dan	Parkin brakes not on while i drive, I'll give my pads a look at and inspect for leaks this weekend

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