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RAYMOND SANTOS (Mokie)
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Username: Mokie

Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2003
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 11:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have a 96 Disco. My brake warning indicator light (that turns on when you engage the hand brake) turns on when coming to a full stop from a downhill drive or, sometimes when slowing down to turn. But, my brakes seems to work fine under normal circumstances . Is this a sensor problem? A warning that my pads need replacement? Or, is this a problem at all?
 

ron morgan (Rpm2429)
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Username: Rpm2429

Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2003
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

make sure the brake fluid resivoir has enough fluid in it.
 

Ron Brown (Ron)
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Username: Ron

Post Number: 477
Registered: 04-2001
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 01:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

which means you need new pads or have a leak
 

Kenny Bissett (Jetson)
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Username: Jetson

Post Number: 60
Registered: 07-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 07:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I think Ron is right. Check your brake fluid level.

Kenny
 

RAYMOND SANTOS (Mokie)
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Username: Mokie

Post Number: 3
Registered: 09-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 11:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Brake fluid it is!!! The fluid was in the mid level. Topped it off and no more light. Thank you gentlemen.

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