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Flashes intermittantly only during acceleration and cornering. I don't feel any grabbing or anything to suggest the park brake is sticking, so I'm assuming its a weak switch thats making during said conditions. Anyone else ever run into this or know where the brake switch is? Thanks
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low fluid 
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I never thought that light was multi-function. It comes on to indicate parking brake is set only, right? 
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Originally posted by csvt_33:
I never thought that light was multi-function. It comes on to indicate parking brake is set only, right?
No 3 three reasons only, well four.
parking brake set
low fluid in master cylinder
a brake line snapped grounding that thing on the master cylinder, completed circuit and lighted the dash light
of course a serious eletrical problem could cause it as well
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idiot now heads to garage to check fluid levels... 
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Originally posted by csvt_33:
idiot now heads to garage to check fluid levels...
Remember DONT open the master cylinder unless you want to flush the fluid. Brake fluid cant be exposed to air.
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Well whaddya' know. Found sensor, found fluid only 'bout 1/4" above min. line. Thanks fellas!!!  
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Now go figure out WHY the fluid level was low.
Most often it is due to severely worn pads (or shoes). It can also be due to a leak.
Only adding fluid can cause a false sense of security.
Steve
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Thanks SHO. Makes sense. I know I'm due for pads n rotors, its been awhile, but stopping power is still so good that it's easy to forget.
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