hand brake light problems

anton · 01-07-2005, 11:16 PM

hey peoples, im having a slight problem with my handbrake light, the light stays on even though the hand brake is of. has anyone had this problem before and does anyone know how to fix it. p.s. ive checked the brake fluid and its full.

chicaboo · 01-07-2005, 11:27 PM

Fixing it is a bit of a pain in the arse (to get to anyway), you need to take out the centre console (only 6 screws) to access the handbrake position sensor. When you see it you'll understand how easy it is to adjust, you just need a little more clearance so the sensor isn't pulling on the wire, so just wind out the screw somewhat until it gives the response you want on the instrument cluster.

Actually I was just thinking IF you are really lucky you might be able to access it by removing the surround around the handbrake lever, but I'm not sure you'll be able to get your hands in or see well enough to reach the sensor?

Gav.

Tublade · 01-07-2005, 11:47 PM

I've started having hand brake light problems too, but only when i'm flogging it around couners, the light comes on when i'm half way around the couner and stays on for a bit afterwards, but it only started after I hit that side rail and i didn't even touch my handbrake when i hit the rail.

anton · 02-07-2005, 12:31 PM

thanks for your help guys Ill check it out when i get some free time

Dogo · 02-07-2005, 01:25 PM

yes very easy, just an electical contact on a spring. It can be adjusted with a screwdriver.

I had one of my stereo wires ( going to the boot ) get caught on it once.

anton · 02-07-2005, 04:51 PM

all done and working fine again thanks again people

ROB-80E · 02-07-2005, 05:26 PM

I'd put money on that your brake fluid is low. Check your reservoir under then bonnet and top it up and I bet your problem disappears. That's the same for you Tublade.

Things to keep in mind are, check your brake pads as they might be getting low and also check for any leaks because your fluid should not be dropping unless your pads are low.

platypus · 02-07-2005, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anton

p.s. ive checked the brake fluid and its full.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROB-80E

I'd put money on that your brake fluid is low

....

anton · 02-07-2005, 07:11 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by anton
p.s. ive checked the brake fluid and its full.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ROB-80E
I'd put money on that your brake fluid is low

....

LOL

chicaboo · 03-07-2005, 01:42 AM

Anton, what was the problem? Was it the handbrake position sensor? If so, were you just able to reach it by removing the handbrake surround, or did you have to remove the whole console?
Dwayne, you probably have too much slack in your handbrake cable, and the position sensor can effectively rattle against a metal surface to create enough contact to trigure the handbrake light to come on...

Gav.

anton · 03-07-2005, 09:19 AM

yeh I just adjusted the position sensor. Had to take out the whole console to get at the screw as it was imposible to get at by just removing the handbrake cover sourounding.

chicaboo · 03-07-2005, 10:56 AM

Hey man, didn't see you out on the town last night... We all parked on the espy for a bit after the drags.

ROB-80E · 03-07-2005, 01:46 PM

Hahahaha....must have been a long day at work. I'll go stand in my corner now.

lol

anton · 03-07-2005, 03:20 PM

yeh i wasnt out driving last night went out drinking in surfers instead

Will have to catch up again soon

01-07-2005, 11:16 PM	#1
anton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 216	hand brake light problems hey peoples, im having a slight problem with my handbrake light, the light stays on even though the hand brake is of. has anyone had this problem before and does anyone know how to fix it. p.s. ive checked the brake fluid and its full. Last edited by anton; 01-07-2005 at 11:21 PM.

01-07-2005, 11:47 PM	#3
Tublade AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Logan, QLD Car: 2005 Subaru Liberty GT Posts: 448 View Photos By: Tublade	I've started having hand brake light problems too, but only when i'm flogging it around couners, the light comes on when i'm half way around the couner and stays on for a bit afterwards, but it only started after I hit that side rail and i didn't even touch my handbrake when i hit the rail. __________________ OLD CAR FAT323 http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbgar...do=view&id=577

02-07-2005, 01:25 PM	#5
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	yes very easy, just an electical contact on a spring. It can be adjusted with a screwdriver. I had one of my stereo wires ( going to the boot ) get caught on it once. __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

02-07-2005, 05:26 PM	#7
ROB-80E Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SE QLD, Australia Car: Turbo BG Astina Posts: 792 View Photos By: ROB-80E	I'd put money on that your brake fluid is low. Check your reservoir under then bonnet and top it up and I bet your problem disappears. That's the same for you Tublade. Things to keep in mind are, check your brake pads as they might be getting low and also check for any leaks because your fluid should not be dropping unless your pads are low. __________________ BG Astina + GTR conversion + Microtech ECU + FMIC + 3" pipes and Exhaust x 21psi boost = 12.168 to the power of 326whp

03-07-2005, 01:46 PM	#13
ROB-80E Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SE QLD, Australia Car: Turbo BG Astina Posts: 792 View Photos By: ROB-80E	Hahahaha....must have been a long day at work. I'll go stand in my corner now. lol __________________ BG Astina + GTR conversion + Microtech ECU + FMIC + 3" pipes and Exhaust x 21psi boost = 12.168 to the power of 326whp

01-07-2005, 11:27 PM	#2
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Fixing it is a bit of a pain in the arse (to get to anyway), you need to take out the centre console (only 6 screws) to access the handbrake position sensor. When you see it you'll understand how easy it is to adjust, you just need a little more clearance so the sensor isn't pulling on the wire, so just wind out the screw somewhat until it gives the response you want on the instrument cluster. Actually I was just thinking IF you are really lucky you might be able to access it by removing the surround around the handbrake lever, but I'm not sure you'll be able to get your hands in or see well enough to reach the sensor? Gav.

02-07-2005, 12:31 PM	#4
anton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 216	thanks for your help guys Ill check it out when i get some free time

02-07-2005, 04:51 PM	#6
anton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 216	all done and working fine again thanks again people

02-07-2005, 07:11 PM	#9
anton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by anton p.s. ive checked the brake fluid and its full. Quote: Originally Posted by ROB-80E I'd put money on that your brake fluid is low .... LOL

03-07-2005, 01:42 AM	#10
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Anton, what was the problem? Was it the handbrake position sensor? If so, were you just able to reach it by removing the handbrake surround, or did you have to remove the whole console? Dwayne, you probably have too much slack in your handbrake cable, and the position sensor can effectively rattle against a metal surface to create enough contact to trigure the handbrake light to come on... Gav.

03-07-2005, 09:19 AM	#11
anton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 216	yeh I just adjusted the position sensor. Had to take out the whole console to get at the screw as it was imposible to get at by just removing the handbrake cover sourounding.

03-07-2005, 10:56 AM	#12
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Hey man, didn't see you out on the town last night... We all parked on the espy for a bit after the drags.

03-07-2005, 03:20 PM	#14
anton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 216	yeh i wasnt out driving last night went out drinking in surfers instead Will have to catch up again soon

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