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Tiffanythe240 · 12-27-2012, 10:47 PM

Hey guys, in my S14,the BRAKE light illuminated at all times, even when the ebrake is down and my brake fluid is at level and has full pressure, it happens up until ill shut my car off after a 20 minute drive then start it back up, or if i slide a corner....any insight on what it might be?

PS-the EBrake doesnt lock my rear wheels anymore like it used to and the cable is tight

rwtf · 12-27-2012, 11:03 PM

Its probably the low brake fluid sensor.

DoobieS13 · 12-27-2012, 11:04 PM

you mean this one??

ShadowMan · 12-27-2012, 11:13 PM

How much life is left in your brake pads themselves? Might want to check those as well.

snofufu · 12-27-2012, 11:49 PM

Your alternator might be going bad.

Jason9011 · 12-27-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by snofufu

Your alternator might be going bad.

The battery light would come on if the alternator was bad.....

No 240.. No id · 12-27-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiffanythe240

Hey guys, in my S14,the BRAKE light illuminated at all times, even when the ebrake is down and my brake fluid is at level and has full pressure, it happens up until ill shut my car off after a 20 minute drive then start it back up, or if i slide a corner....any insight on what it might be?

PS-the EBrake doesnt lock my rear wheels anymore like it used to and the cable is tight

Your rear brake pads!! Had the same problem while back

snofufu · 12-28-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason9011

The battery light would come on if the alternator was bad.....

its a possibility if brake and battery are on it could be the alternator

Tiffanythe240 · 12-31-2012, 06:29 PM

ill check my rear brake pads, but it only really happens when the cars cold, after its 100percent warm, its normal?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-31-2012, 09:13 PM

Reservoir full? Brake pedal grommet still there? E-brake switch toggling?

stamps31757 · 12-31-2012, 11:47 PM

adjustment on the ebrake handle is also an option. the ebrake switch could be stuck in the wrong position. there are many different reasons for the light to be on. Without us being there we can not diagnose the problem properly.

AREJAY · 01-01-2013, 01:00 AM

call your local nissan parts dept that can help you with the part. your brake grommet most likey broke. the new grommet will be white and you place it behide your brake pedal. you are welcome

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-01-2013, 04:19 PM

^^^Who the hell buys replacement brake grommets? Stick a bolt and nut in there, dont ever have to worry about it breaking again.

yetijeff · 01-01-2013, 04:21 PM

Or a penny and some duct tape

yetijeff · 01-01-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yetijeff

Or a penny and some duct tape

Oops wrong brake light lol

12-27-2012, 10:47 PM	#1
Tiffanythe240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadlphia, PA Age: 31 Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	"BRAKE" light on constantly Hey guys, in my S14,the BRAKE light illuminated at all times, even when the ebrake is down and my brake fluid is at level and has full pressure, it happens up until ill shut my car off after a 20 minute drive then start it back up, or if i slide a corner....any insight on what it might be? PS-the EBrake doesnt lock my rear wheels anymore like it used to and the cable is tight

12-27-2012, 11:03 PM	#2
rwtf Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 33 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Its probably the low brake fluid sensor. __________________

12-27-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
DoobieS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Delaware Age: 33 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you mean this one?? __________________ Doobie

12-27-2012, 11:13 PM	#4
ShadowMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oceanside, CA. Posts: 538 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	How much life is left in your brake pads themselves? Might want to check those as well. __________________ in any situation....thou shalt blaze

12-27-2012, 11:49 PM	#5
snofufu Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Las Vegas Age: 34 Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Your alternator might be going bad. __________________

12-31-2012, 06:29 PM	#9
Tiffanythe240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadlphia, PA Age: 31 Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ill check my rear brake pads, but it only really happens when the cars cold, after its 100percent warm, its normal?

12-31-2012, 09:13 PM	#10
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Reservoir full? Brake pedal grommet still there? E-brake switch toggling? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

12-31-2012, 11:47 PM	#11
stamps31757 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 39 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	adjustment on the ebrake handle is also an option. the ebrake switch could be stuck in the wrong position. there are many different reasons for the light to be on. Without us being there we can not diagnose the problem properly.

01-01-2013, 01:00 AM	#12
AREJAY Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kauai Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	call your local nissan parts dept that can help you with the part. your brake grommet most likey broke. the new grommet will be white and you place it behide your brake pedal. you are welcome

01-01-2013, 04:19 PM	#13
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^Who the hell buys replacement brake grommets? Stick a bolt and nut in there, dont ever have to worry about it breaking again. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-01-2013, 04:21 PM	#14
yetijeff Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corona Ca Age: 35 Posts: 765 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Or a penny and some duct tape