handbrake problem for vtir

[Rehaan Khan]

hiii everyone, i got a 98 vtir n when i start the car in the morning, i put into gear and put the hand brake down, but the hand brake warning light is still ON...after driving for few minutes it turns off itself, can anyone tell me why this is happening???

thank you...

[kj887]

pls check the brake flauid in brake cyliner......refill it, the problem should be fiexed.

[OMG.JAI xD]

pls check the brake flauid in brake cyliner......refill it, the problem should be fiexed.

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As above. Theres a sensor in the resevoir. When its low the handbrake light turns on.

[Rehaan Khan]

my brake fluid is normal level, i check all the fluids in my car everyweek, but duno y this happens...

[GSi_PSi]

my brake fluid is normal level, i check all the fluids in my car everyweek, but duno y this happens...

just throw your can in the bin mate, too many problems lol jks :p

[dc4u]

This may work. Check to see if your parking brake is too tight. The warning light is the parking brake sensor. You can adjust the tension on the parking brake.

hope that helps. sorry if its not the issue

[kj887]

disconnect both battery terminals, and see how? after reconnect it, the light should be off, otherwise u may need to take ur car to workshop have a check.

[T-onedc2]

Handbrake is cable operated and has nothing to do with the hydraulic system. Possibly dirty contacts or faulty switch mechanism under the handbrake lever.

[Rehaan Khan]

my rear brake pads are almost gone do u think that might be the problem???

[hiru]

I've got the same problem... It started the morning after a run through belgrave. But i havent had it since either... I think the best starting place is to check the switch as T-onedc2 suggested. see if that fixes the prblem.

[T-onedc2]

my rear brake pads are almost gone do u think that might be the problem???
no not a chance, if that was the case you would need to pull the lever a little further and harder to apply adequate clamping pressure.

[Rehaan Khan]

i have changed my rear pads today gona see tomoro morning if it happens again...n was wondering y there r 2 brake reservoirs to fill fluid in???

[T-onedc2]

i have changed my rear pads today gona see tomoro morning if it happens again...n was wondering y there r 2 brake reservoirs to fill fluid in???
one for clutch and one for brake, they use the same hydraulic fluid

[Rehaan Khan]

no wonder, lol had a idea in the mind but didnt wanted to stuff my engine...thxxxx but...thank you everyone...i have changed the rear brake pads and now the warning light doesnt appear...thxxxxx....cheers