For some reason my parking brake light on my dash comes on randomly even when my parking brake is down. There doesn't seem to be any trend to when it flashes on and off. For the last few days it has been pretty random.
Fwiw, I did notice it flash on while I took a turn fairly spirited. Focusfanatics says brake fluid should be checked, but they feel stout as hell. Is it an eletrical glitch?
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Feersty Wrote:Focusfanatics says brake fluid should be checked
So, did you?
The brake fluid reservoir has a little sensor in it, when the fluid is low, it flashes on. This could also mean your pads are low and need replacement (caliper pistons extend, fluid in reservoir drops).
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
I did get shreeking from the brakes last night, after getting home.
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Check your fluid level and pad thickness.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
I checked prices for brake pads, EBC Greenstuffs is what is suggested on FF. It came out to $252 for 4 pads. Can I find these any cheaper somewhere else? Do you suggest changing all 4 at the same time?
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dont even think about touching anything made by EBC, epecially greenshit.
Axxis Ultimates or Cobalt Bobcat are your 2 best options
we have talked about brakes several times in the past, search and read up
EBC is junk.
Are you doing anything with the car that OEM pads and fluid will not be sufficient? Call Matt @ Carbotech and tell him I sent you.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
are you brake pads even toast? did you check your fluid? i can almost guarantee it is the fluid being low. please describe "brake shreeking" when you car is sitting still...
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2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
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Flashing e-brake light on fords means fluid is low, since it is a pretty easy check, do it.
.RJ Wrote:EBC is junk.
Are you doing anything with the car that OEM pads and fluid will not be sufficient? Call Matt @ Carbotech and tell him I sent you.
agreed
i had EBC greenstuffs and they BLEW - sooo much brake dust (they advertise minimal to none....utter bullshit) and their braking power was about the same as stock - i didn't notice a difference at all.
Axxis Ultimates - :thumbup: for street pads!
don't buy pads before you check out the pads that are already on there. check the fluid before you do anything. A fresh flush and replacement couldn't hurt since you just bought the car.
I will attempt to check the fluid today.
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Mike Wrote:please describe "brake shreeking" when you car is sitting still...
I mispoke I wasn't standing still, I was still on my way back home.
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Feersty Wrote:I will attempt to check the fluid today.
lol, attempt? just pop open the resevoir and see how much you have in there 
Feersty Wrote:I will attempt to check the fluid today.
Make sure you wear safety goggles and disconnect the battery terminals before you attempt this.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
lol....Rob you have put more time and effort into starting this thread than it would have taken to check the fluid and pads
and put the car on stands and remove the rear left wheel.
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2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
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Make sure you check the flux capacitor, sometimes when that thing acts up, it can give you a bunch of weird lights especially on Fords. I loaned RJ my tester, but you can get it from him. It's a pretty straight forward diagnostic test.
Two feet.
haha, you guys are evil.. :twisted:
Donate the car to charity.
My two feet.
No comment.
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