xStric9x Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 When braking qiute sharp the handbrake light comes on,any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 low brake fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Will check that in the morning. If it is low what is the recommended fluid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 its dot4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Just thinking on, it only had its p3 a few months ago so shouldn't that have been checked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 hmm i would have thought a fluids check would be on there tbh as the pads wear the pistons travel out lowering the fluid level, how many miles have you done since ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 low fluid means low pads...unless you have a leak someplace (not good!), get this looked at asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I think brake fluid change is part of a P3 so the fluid shouldnt be low. Either low pads as Adam says or they didnt do something right on the service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I wouldn't f**k about with this - just get them looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I recently had a P2 at a main dealer which should have included power steering fluid level check, but was overlooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 They changed my brake fluid on my P2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Its only done 1k since the service, Bec used the car today so i'm waiting for her to come home so i can check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Good excuse for braided lines and some new fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Mmm pads are fine and fluid is at max Mabe the handbrake needs tightening as i do have to leave it in gear if its on a hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Mmm pads are fine and fluid is at max Mabe the handbrake needs tightening as i do have to leave it in gear if its on a hill. That wont be it mate, take the lid off the brake fluid and make sure the float is working ok, check the wires on the top, wiggle the handbrake and watch the light to check for a lose connection, other than that do your pads have wires coming from them (wear indicators) check these wires sounds like a lose connection somewhere to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Mmm pads are fine and fluid is at max Mabe the handbrake needs tightening as i do have to leave it in gear if its on a hill. That wont be it mate, take the lid off the brake fluid and make sure the float is working ok, check the wires on the top, wiggle the handbrake and watch the light to check for a lose connection, other than that do your pads have wires coming from them (wear indicators) check these wires sounds like a lose connection somewhere to me No electronic pad wear indicator on the 350Z, only tabs on the pads which will screech on the disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 this light should only illuminate for low brake fluid and the handbrake NOT for low brake pads ! (as phil says and just checked the manual) so it likely to be a sticky float or a poor connection/ sticky switch at the handbrake lever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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