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glenncalabro · July 8th, 2011, 12:55 PM

how to check brake pads for possible ware and replacement> im getting brake light on while accelerating only>

FeaRlezZ · July 8th, 2011, 01:30 PM

well if ur brake pads r seriously worn down then the metal wear sensor clip on the pad will b exposed to the rotor and when u brake it will make a screeching noise. . .brake light means hydraulic pressure has been lost check ur brake fluid level and make sure it is not too low

NitroGlisson · July 8th, 2011, 04:21 PM

Ditto.....If the light comes on when you accelerate it is because your fluid is low. The fluid surges to the back of the vessel/reservoir exposing the sensor. Fill it up and check again before too long to be sure you don't have a leak somewhere.

ptr149 · July 8th, 2011, 04:34 PM

^I was just about to type that Don. I have had the same thing happen and it was the fluid. Luckily it's an easy fix.

deprydation · July 8th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenncalabro

how to check brake pads for possible ware and replacement> im getting brake light on while accelerating only>

Fill your reservoir and actuate your brakes.

Get a friend and look in all your brakes while you actuate them to check for any leaks in the system.

Also if you have a manual transmission, the clutch uses your brake fluid to actuate the hydraulic clutch. You also need to look at possible leaks in this area, but only if you have the manual.

July 8th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
glenncalabro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Vehicle: 2010 eclipse Posts: 1 Rep Power: 1	brake pads how to check brake pads for possible ware and replacement> im getting brake light on while accelerating only>

July 8th, 2011, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
FeaRlezZ tUNED. Name: Brian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 4G69 Posts: 2,999 Rep Power: 4	well if ur brake pads r seriously worn down then the metal wear sensor clip on the pad will b exposed to the rotor and when u brake it will make a screeching noise. . .brake light means hydraulic pressure has been lost check ur brake fluid level and make sure it is not too low __________________ AEM FIC / UEGO Wideband + POD / Custom Bolted Last edited by FeaRlezZ; July 8th, 2011 at 01:38 PM.

July 8th, 2011, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
NitroGlisson Soon to be SC'd :) Name: Don Glisson Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT Posts: 25,383 Rep Power: 30	Ditto.....If the light comes on when you accelerate it is because your fluid is low. The fluid surges to the back of the vessel/reservoir exposing the sensor. Fill it up and check again before too long to be sure you don't have a leak somewhere. __________________ Mods: Nitro's Little Girl With Attitude

July 8th, 2011, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ptr149 Senior Member Name: Preston Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston//Fort Worth Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/GT Posts: 2,662 Rep Power: 7	^I was just about to type that Don. I have had the same thing happen and it was the fluid. Luckily it's an easy fix. __________________ 5AT AEM SRI // HKS 3" Headerback Exhaust // Ingalls Stiffy // KYB Shocks // Eibach Prokit // Eibach Rear Sway Bar // Centric Rotors & Ceramic Pads // D-Speed Rear Bumper // Projector Headlights With CCFL Halos // 3k Fogs // 15mm Ichiba Spacers // SE Lip

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