hand brake light on dash!!!

[msmorrissey]

My hand brake light on the dash is staying lit up when I release the hand brake, anyone know why this is happening? Handbrake seems fine, could it be a stuck relay? Anyone got a solution on how to fix this?
regards, stephen

[CJ]

My hand brake light on the dash is staying lit up when I release the hand brake, anyone know why this is happening? Handbrake seems fine, could it be a stuck relay? Anyone got a solution on how to fix this?
regards, stephen

Stephen, the most likely cause is worn brake pads, take a look and see how much material is left on them. Check the brake fluid levels and also unscrew the reservoir lid and replace, the fluid level sensor can stick and this process can release it if I remeber correctly. Also, try using the hardbrake a dozen times in a row and see if there is any change.

Ciaran

[daniel]

The following link to funky-fto.co.uk has a solution for handbrake lights. See the Fto for dummies section

http://www.funky-fto.co.uk/index3.html

[msmorrissey]

Thanks folks solved the problem, vaccum in the brake fluid lines!! Those links where a great help, this is such a great site.
thanks again for your help
stephen