I got a problem guys, and I really hope it's not something critical cos i really had a bad week.

Basically I'm noticing that the red 'brake!' indicator in the console switches on when i press the brake pedal with a certain strength (although the car will still be running and NOT going to turn off for sure). At the moment it seems that when the gear is free, this does not happen. The handbrake is completely down so i don't think that's the problem.

Any ideas would be very appreciated.

thanks

That light will light up when either the earth connection on the handbrake is connected (easy to check as there's only one wire - take of the handbrake surround and you'll see it) but more than likely is that you're low on brake fluid.

The brake fluid is held in a little beige/clear bottle with a black circular lid and is mounted right near the bulk head, next to the drivers side front suspension top.

You should see a min and max mark on the side, and I guess it will be at or near the min. Check your user manual before carefully topping it up with the appropriate specification of brake fluid (which you'll be able to get a small tub of from Halfords or similar) - being careful not to spill any on any paintwork.

Rich

where is the location of this bottle? Is it near the power steering container?

I took a photo with my mobile - Is this the brake fluid container?

[img]http://www.euroweb.net.mt/madvip/maz323f.jpg[/img]

If yes, it is around 1cm above the MIN level.

I can see it looks low from that pic. Read the label for what DOT brake fluid you need and follow the instructions on the lid.

[quote="drunkenmunky"]I took a photo with my mobile - Is this the brake fluid container?

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That's the one - looks like it needs topping up, hence why the warning lamp is intermittant.

DOT 3 !!!!!!! nothing else on the BA model. Do a search for reasons why.

NB : There are 2 reasons your brake fluid could be low ...

1/ The pads are nearly worn out - as the pads wear down, more fluid stays in the slave cylinder to compensate.

2/ There's a leak in the brake lines or seals somewhere.

Either way, topping up the reservoir is only a temporary fix ...

hmm then this thread links to the other thread i've posted earlier this week when i asked why my breaks are screeching... I must conclude that the pads are worn out and have to service it next week. I don't think it's a leak - i'm not seeing any oil patches on the floor.

thanks ppl.

I believe your pads are low... My light kept going on under heavy braking or accelerating.. Changed the pads and all is done

Read this Topic for Break fluid details:

http://www.club323f.com/club323f/forum/ ... php?t=3442

Mark

Thanks very much for this info!!!