s2k hunt continues!

[dc2screama]

Question.. Inspected a s2k park brake light was on(!)< asked the owner and he reckons it's because the brake pads need changing??
I personally reckon it's bullshit.. But maybe I'm wrong..

[Ten Four]

That was the case for my previous BMWs, don't know if applies to S2K though... Google?

[beanz]

Brake fluid reservoir is low or float is stuck

[dc2screama]

I don't think s2ks have that 'thing' like BMW but I could be wrong il google and research it!
Still don't understand how the park brake light is on if fluid is low..

[beanz]

It's a combo light, handbrake and brake system indicator.
It's not a brake pad indicator if that's what you're referring to.

[dc2screama]

I understand that..
What l mean is when I put the hand brake down the light was still on I asked the owner why and he said its because the pads are worn and when you change the pads then the light will go off when handbrake is down??

[beanz]

I guess the owner could be correct in that the pads are worn and there has been more fluid drawn from the reservoir to compensate for pad thickness - and the light comes on to show the reservoir is low.

Having said that if the car is being maintained on a regular basis the reservoir should be checked and topped up if necessary (or pads replaced).

Putting new pads in would push the reservoir level up and correct the light - but if pads are being changed you'd generally flush the lines so it's a moot point I guess.

[dc2screama]

I guess the owner could be correct in that the pads are worn and there has been more fluid drawn from the reservoir to compensate for pad thickness - and the light comes on to show the reservoir is low.

Having said that if the car is being maintained on a regular basis the reservoir should be checked and topped up if necessary (or pads replaced).

Putting new pads in would push the reservoir level up and correct the light - but if pads are being changed you'd generally flush the lines so it's a moot point I guess.

ah yep makes alot of sense now, I didn't think about that lol!
Do s2000 tend to burn alot of oil like a b series?

[beanz]

I'm not familiar with b series engines but I need to top up my s2k oil every 5 months or so and I use it as a daily. It's not excessive though, have a golf gti and that tends to consume a lot more.

[drifter]

anyone check this one out yet ?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

low km but seem likes the front bumper has been resprayed

[dc2screama]

I'm not familiar with b series engines but I need to top up my s2k oil every 5 months or so and I use it as a daily. It's not excessive though, have a golf gti and that tends to consume a lot more.

Geee every five months! I reckon that's pretty good compared to when I had a b series I would have gone through 3+ 5L bottles in 5months!
What year ect is your s2k beanz?

[Jasemas]

Brake light on
means low brake fluid mate...
Maybe a leaky brake line