handbrake light won't go off.........

[TravellingChick]

Fab! Thanks Steve, I've printed that off and will have a look there too.

[TravellingChick]

Ditto ...if that fails stick a piece of tape over the light...problem solved Mark....Brake fluid is in a reservoir behind the speedo.Unclip the instrument binicle and there you are..I use Dot4 universal brake/clutch fluid.(Dot 4 is a grade of fluid,not a make,I got mine from Halfords)

ok I am dim! How do I unclip the instrument binicle??? Am terrified I'm going to damage it!

[TravellingChick]

Ditto ...if that fails stick a piece of tape over the light...problem solved Mark....Brake fluid is in a reservoir behind the speedo.Unclip the instrument binicle and there you are..I use Dot4 universal brake/clutch fluid.(Dot 4 is a grade of fluid,not a make,I got mine from Halfords)

ok I am dim! How do I unclip the instrument binicle??? Am terrified I'm going to damage it!

don't panic mr mannering! Got it off, resevoir virtually empty Eek!

Off to buy dot 4 quicksmart.

Thx all

[jamesc76]

If the res. is empty you need to find out were it has gone ! look for worn brake pads, leaking pipes!!!

[TravellingChick]

maybe empty is a bit dramatic. Definately below the minimum level for sure.

Brakes seemed fine on run home from Norfolk last week.....

Haven't spotted any leaks and I check underneath regularly.

[pocolow]

Hi Sarah also check behind the pedals around the Master cylinder (metal cylinder with pipes comming of it) as these can weep as they get older.

[irishkeet]

Hi Sarah also check behind the pedals around the Master cylinder (metal cylinder with pipes comming of it) as these can weep as they get older.

just what I was going to say

sarah if it turns out to be brakes i can give you a hand if you need it
cheers
irishkeet

[TravellingChick]

from underneath?

The guy who fitted the clutch said the pipes were a bit damp and they'd need replacing over winter.

[TravellingChick]

Hanks Keet. We're off to Cornwall next Friday! Am worried now!

[pocolow]

Just take the Dot4 fluid with you and top up as necessary. because the clutch is hydraulic it uses the same reservoir as the brakes, so any slight leak with the clutch pipes will effect the reservoir levels to.Quite common as our vans get older. Don't panic. Mark

[T'Onion]

Get under the van , have a look at the rear brakes ,check for damp or wetness , then check the clutch pipes , on the side of the gear box , then look at the front brake , flexi hoses ,calipers , lines etc .