Automotive/brake warning light

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Expert: Sean Halliday - 8/4/2006


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1986 mazda 323 gls.brake dash warning light comes on flickering.When hand brake is applied it goes out.Ideas please.Fluid is full.Calapers relaced short time ago.

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If your car has ABS then it may be a sensor if not ,its probably the E brake warning light switch,,,its under the hand brake,check to see if the ebrake is releasing fully,,,,,,may be a bad brake sensor also on the rear wheels but more than likely the e,brake switch,,,,,,

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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