Intermittant BRAKE! light coming on
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Intermittant BRAKE! light coming on
Last night and this morning when I started up the runner the dash light that says BRAKE! was on. I never use my emergency brake and it went off after about 20 minutes of driving. I also noticed the light got slightly brighter when I actually engaged the E brake. Would an 89 1st gen runner have a brake wear sensor that would set off this light to indicate service was needed? Any input would be appreciated thanks guys.
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Yea I just read in the manual it has a fluid low sensor. Its at the MIN level right now and still stopping ok I'll fill it after work today thanks!
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If its not your fluid level (in another thread I read there is a separate light for the low brake fluid level) check your E-light switch that actually turns on the light , may be sticking a bit .
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when i got home, i disconnected the battery and hosed of the engine bay, getting the alternator really well. hooked up the battery next morning, no more problems!
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Unless you have recently replaced your brakes, check your brake pads. The fluid level decreases as your brakes wear. Had to replace mine when it came on. If fluid level is low, there's a reason, unless you know of a leak.
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I know this post is a little old, but... some helpfull insight maybe.
My 92 reg cab did the same thing, i tried tightening the e-brake line (as i use my ebrake), didnt help, tried replacing the switch/adding extra fluid, didnt help.
Ended up needing front pads/rotors about the same time, after replacing those components the problem has gone away, and is no longer existent.
Just an idea?
My 92 reg cab did the same thing, i tried tightening the e-brake line (as i use my ebrake), didnt help, tried replacing the switch/adding extra fluid, didnt help.
Ended up needing front pads/rotors about the same time, after replacing those components the problem has gone away, and is no longer existent.
Just an idea?
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speaking of brakes and rotors, does anyone have any experience with the drilled/slotted rotors? i know they do a lot for new cars, but is there actually a difference with our old trucks? sorry to thread hijack
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