Soundave

If anyone has info on this, please post:

When my car goes past 2000 rpm, the emergency brake light in the panel lights up. It stays on after I shift, but once I release the clutch, it turns off. I have noticed that this only happens in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. ANy help is appreciated. Thanks!

smith88

The only time my emergency brake light came on when the brake wasn't engaged was when my brake fluid was low. Have you checked that lately?

Soundave

No, I haven't. I'll go check that right now. Thanks!

Soundave

The brake fluid level is above the minimum line, but not by much. Think this could be a problem?

smith88

I think the clutch uses some of the brake fluid to get its pressure. Don't quote me on that. But maybe it is just low enough that when you clutch it makes the light come on.
I would go ahead and fill it up, then drive around braking and clutching and see if it comes on anymore.
Good Luck. Hope I helped.

krazydru784

is it mainly wen u turn? thats almost definitely your problem..wen u turn the fluid goes below the sensor. there u go fill it up and let us know wat happens.

Manolis_D

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Clutch reservoir is separate (but does use DOT brake fluid). Fill the brake reservoir to the top line, that'll fix it
-Manolis

Soundave

Thanks guys! I'll do that tomorrow and will post results.

bingoboy

i had this problem in my car as well. and yep everyones right so far, filling the fluid resevoir fixed it.

Soundave

Everyone was right! Thanks a bunch, now I am at ease without having to think that my brakes are gonna go out.