Hand Brake Light

mrnickleye · 08-17-2006, 05:32 AM

Well, MY light came on 2 days ago. When I got to work, I checked the master, and it was 'just above' the min. mark.
(sensitive little sensor)

I inspected the pads on all four wheels, and found them to be about 50% worn. There were no signs of leaks anywhere.

So... I topped up the fluid, and will check my pads once a month to insure I don't get so worn that the rotors will get damaged.

Many years ago, my wife said the brakes made a funny noise on her car. 2 weeks later, when I finally had some time to pull the wheels and look at them, it was TOO LATE !!!

The pads were gone, and the rotors were almost cut in half !!!

So...ever since then, I check my cars alot. And I replace the pads at about the 25% left spot.

08-17-2006, 05:32 AM	#8
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Check Often. Well, MY light came on 2 days ago. When I got to work, I checked the master, and it was 'just above' the min. mark. (sensitive little sensor) I inspected the pads on all four wheels, and found them to be about 50% worn. There were no signs of leaks anywhere. So... I topped up the fluid, and will check my pads once a month to insure I don't get so worn that the rotors will get damaged. Many years ago, my wife said the brakes made a funny noise on her car. 2 weeks later, when I finally had some time to pull the wheels and look at them, it was TOO LATE !!! The pads were gone, and the rotors were almost cut in half !!! So...ever since then, I check my cars alot. And I replace the pads at about the 25% left spot. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.