slicker_than_ur_average
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Registered: 7th Apr 04
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ive had this problem since i bought my corsa 2 months ago, the handbrake light keeps comin on when i turn round corners on the road.
it comes on alot when the car is cold in the morning. ive been told its brake fluid but ive checked that and thats ok. it bothered me at first but now im used to it and i aint that bothered.
anyone else had this problem and did it go away eventually?
do u think i should be bothered or shall i just leave it
can it cause any long term effects to my car?
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Corsa^Dan
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Registered: 4th Dec 02
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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top up ya breake fluid 
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Corsa^Dan
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its wot i will be
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slicker_than_ur_average
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brake fluid is fine, checked it this morning but its still doin it
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Corsa^Dan
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handbreak switch?
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by slicker_than_ur_average
brake fluid is fine, checked it this morning but its still doin it
fluid might be fine but sensor could be goin open circuit when doin mach3 into corners
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Jafster
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
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got the same problem
my brake fluids are filled-with dot 5!
ever since i did my boot install wich is heavy i get the handbreak light on when taking corners
i also have a worn passangers side rear drum-
till i sort this im not sure if its this thats causing it--
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corsa_jim
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Registered: 21st Sep 03
Location: guisborough
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brake fluid wont affect it. the hand brake is worked off cables mine used to do it but i jus lerned not to look @ it lol
Jim
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Voyto
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Registered: 9th Feb 03
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mine does it all the time. just put some brake fluid in. mine looked full but when i turned right (not left ???) it came on. give the fluid another look
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_jim
brake fluid wont affect it. the hand brake is worked off cables mine used to do it but i jus lerned not to look @ it lol
Jim
ha ha. he on about the switch mate. not the actual brake
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corsa_jim
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yeah the switch is worked off the hand brake lever not in the brake fluid res it jus gets moved under hard conerin coz as the switch wears it get lose n make contact
JIM
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LukeGSi
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just fill the brake fluid right to the top and it will sort it
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corsa_jim
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lol brake fluid wont sort it the light is worked off a switch in the car on the bk of the hand brake leaver as you pull it on it hits the switch puttin a light on on the dash
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LukeGSi
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_jim
lol brake fluid wont sort it the light is worked off a switch in the car on the bk of the hand brake leaver as you pull it on it hits the switch puttin a light on on the dash
PGFT  that light isnt just for the handbrake, its a brake warned light!! Try the filling the fluid then please post and let me know its worked 
[Edited on 09-04-2004 by born_upsideout]
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_jim
lol brake fluid wont sort it the light is worked off a switch in the car on the bk of the hand brake leaver as you pull it on it hits the switch puttin a light on on the dash
yeah but the handbrake warning light also warns of low brake fluid!!!!! its a twin switchable circuit. earth trigger on handbrake switch and positively triggered on the sensor in brake fluid reservoir. so either low fluid dicky handbrake switch or there is a short to earth somewhere
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LukeGSi
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thank you mr bubble 
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bubble
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Originally posted by born_upsideout
thank you mr bubble
its my pleasure
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corsa_jim
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ok stand corrected so both right in a way then
Jim
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LukeGSi
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Stone Cold Rattlesnake
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Registered: 12th Jun 02
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usually topping up with brake fluid will sort it out, but the problem is usually your low on fluid because you are leaking brake fluid somewhere in the braking system - most common are the rear cylinders im experience
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