Page 2 of 2
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 06 Aug 2009, 12:19
by TravellingChick
Fab! Thanks Steve, I've printed that off and will have a look there too.
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 12:58
by TravellingChick
pocolow wrote: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!
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:03
by TravellingChick
TravellingChick wrote:pocolow wrote: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
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:04
by jamesc76
If the res. is empty you need to find out were it has gone ! look for worn brake pads, leaking pipes!!!
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:10
by 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.
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:22
by 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.
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:27
by irishkeet
pocolow wrote: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
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:29
by TravellingChick
from underneath?
The guy who fitted the clutch said the pipes were a bit damp and they'd need replacing over winter.
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:30
by TravellingChick
Hanks Keet. We're off to Cornwall next Friday! Am worried now!
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 13:36
by 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
Re: handbrake light won't go off.........
Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 14:05
by 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 .