Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 14:52:09 -0000 From: "SimonJ" <menopsam.com> Subject: Re: brake and emergency light questions
"mjd900c97" <m.j.dalynopsam.com> wrote in message news:LcGV7.189126$kf1.57488017nopsam1.rdc1.ne.home.com... > Yes I did check the fluid level. It was close, but not below, the minimum > mark. When the problem recurred Sunday, I did add some fluid, and the > lights did not go on thereafter, so maybe that was the issue. > > It raises another question, however: Why was it low in the first place? So > I think I'll get the car in for a check up. > When did you check the level, before or after starting the engine? When you start the engine, the ABS pump will draw some fluid into the accumalator, possibly droping the level below the minimum mark. The fluid dropping may be a leak, or may be worn pads (when the pads wear, they allow the piston to move further out in the caliper, so allowing more fluid into the caliper, so dropping the level). Whatever the reason, the best bet is a you say, take it for a brake inspection. > > Thanks for the advice Simon. > Glad I could help.
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