Accord 91 Question - Break Light
Hi group,
My 91 Accord EX suddenly has the hand brake light on. I never use the handbrake. When I parked the car today I set the handbrake , released it and turned on the car but the light did not go off. Can't figure out what the problem could be. I got the wheels rotated yesterday...can that cause anything wrong to turn on the light ?? Please help. TIA HondaNewbie |
Re: Accord 91 Question - Break Light
Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The hand brake
indicator doubles as the low brake fluid indicator. USC wrote: > > Hi group, > My 91 Accord EX suddenly has the hand brake light on. I never use the > handbrake. When I parked the car today I set the handbrake , released it and > turned on the car but the light did not go off. Can't figure out what the > problem could be. > > I got the wheels rotated yesterday...can that cause anything wrong to turn > on the light ?? > > Please help. > > TIA > HondaNewbie |
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USC wrote:
> Hi group, > My 91 Accord EX suddenly has the hand brake light on. I never use the > handbrake. When I parked the car today I set the handbrake , released it and > turned on the car but the light did not go off. Can't figure out what the > problem could be. > > I got the wheels rotated yesterday...can that cause anything wrong to turn > on the light ?? > > Please help. > > TIA > HondaNewbie ++++++++++++++++++++ Check your brake (and clutch) fluid first, and use your park brake regularly anyhow. It keeps your (back drum, if you have them) brakes adjusted, and they will last longer. Read the fine owner's manual. Both of these solutions are in there. If you dont' have a manual, your Honda dealer can get one in. 'Curly' |
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Thank you Randolph and motsco__
Both of you were right, it was the brake fluid. I have the Chilton manual for my Accord and it suggests to check the brake fluid level every few weeks. I had never checked it since I owned this car. Thanks a lot guys. HN "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message news:40AEF9A7.7FB6642F@junkmail.com... > Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The hand brake > indicator doubles as the low brake fluid indicator. > > USC wrote: > > > > Hi group, > > My 91 Accord EX suddenly has the hand brake light on. I never use the > > handbrake. When I parked the car today I set the handbrake , released it and > > turned on the car but the light did not go off. Can't figure out what the > > problem could be. > > > > I got the wheels rotated yesterday...can that cause anything wrong to turn > > on the light ?? > > > > Please help. > > > > TIA > > HondaNewbie |
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The HondaNewbie wrote:
> > Thank you Randolph and motsco__ > > Both of you were right, it was the brake fluid. I have the Chilton > manual for my Accord and it suggests to check the brake fluid level > every few weeks. I had never checked it since I owned this car. > You may want to inspect the thickness of your brake linings. In the case that you don't have a leak in the hydraulic system, one of the only reasons for your brake fluid to get low enough for the warning indicator to come on is reduced lining thickness. Eric |
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Eric
I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a total newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda forum. :-) Thank you. HN. "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:40B53C39.85AA4686@spam.now... > The HondaNewbie wrote: > > > > Thank you Randolph and motsco__ > > > > Both of you were right, it was the brake fluid. I have the Chilton > > manual for my Accord and it suggests to check the brake fluid level > > every few weeks. I had never checked it since I owned this car. > > > > You may want to inspect the thickness of your brake linings. In the case > that you don't have a leak in the hydraulic system, one of the only reasons > for your brake fluid to get low enough for the warning indicator to come on > is reduced lining thickness. > > Eric |
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HondaNewbie wrote:
> > I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a total > newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda > forum. > In brief, you'll need to jack up the car, set it on jack stands, and remove the wheels. For the front brakes, you'll need to remove the pads from the calipers in order to get an accurate measurement of the remaining pad thickness (do not interchange the inner and outer pads and avoid touching the pad and rotor friction surface). For the rear brakes, you'll need to remove the brake drum if your car is so equipped in order to inspect the brake shoes (avoid breathing ANY brake dust). The original Honda brake pads have metal wear indicators which will contact the rotors and make a high pitch screeching noise whenever the wheels turn thereby letting you know that it's time to replace the brakes. However, many after market pads don't have these wear indicators and considering the age of your Accord, it would not be wise to go on the assumption that your pads have wear indicators. The minimum lining thickness is 2.0 mm for the front pads as well as the rear shoes. For further information, a copy of the factory service manual can be found at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html. Eric |
Re: Accord 91 Question - Break Light
Hi all
The problem seems to be something rather then the drop of brake Fluid level. It seems that there is some leak in my Master Brake Cylinder Fluid level. Even though the level does not fall drastically but whenever the brake light comes on, I insert very little brake fluid and the light goes off for a day or two and then again it comes on. I did this two times and the same thing happens. Reading Eric's post (below), I still have to inspect the brakes. However, I hear no screeching noise from any of the brakes while driving. There is something wrong with the brakes, as I feel they are little slow in action. Any suggestions? Do I need complete new brakes ? Please advise. Thank you. HN. "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:40B5EE68.AC8BA89F@spam.now... > HondaNewbie wrote: > > > > I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a total > > newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda > > forum. > > > > In brief, you'll need to jack up the car, set it on jack stands, and remove > the wheels. For the front brakes, you'll need to remove the pads from the > calipers in order to get an accurate measurement of the remaining pad > thickness (do not interchange the inner and outer pads and avoid touching > the pad and rotor friction surface). For the rear brakes, you'll need to > remove the brake drum if your car is so equipped in order to inspect the > brake shoes (avoid breathing ANY brake dust). The original Honda brake pads > have metal wear indicators which will contact the rotors and make a high > pitch screeching noise whenever the wheels turn thereby letting you know > that it's time to replace the brakes. However, many after market pads don't > have these wear indicators and considering the age of your Accord, it would > not be wise to go on the assumption that your pads have wear indicators. > The minimum lining thickness is 2.0 mm for the front pads as well as the > rear shoes. > > For further information, a copy of the factory service manual can be found > at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html. > > Eric |
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HondaNewbie wrote: <snip> > I still have to inspect the brakes. However, I > hear no screeching noise from any of the brakes while driving. > There is something wrong with the brakes, as I feel they are little slow in > action. Some brake pads come with wear indicators (a metal clip that touches the rotor when the pads are worn down to where they need to be replaced), but not all pads have this. If there is no wear indicator, you may not hear any unusual sounds even if the brake lining is worn completely off. (I helped a friend replace pads and rotors last weekend, lining completely gone on one pad but no unusual sound). > Any suggestions? Do I need complete new brakes ? Brake work is not very difficult, but it is kind of important that it is done right... If you want to tackle it yourself, start by getting at least a Haynes manual or even better the one from http://www.helminc.com. No shame in taking it to a shop for brake service either. |
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If this is happening fairly often, I would say you have a serious leak.
Look at the back of the master cylinder and if it is wet with brake fluid or the paint is flaking off the power booster, your master cylinder is going bad and you should replace it. If the master cylinder checks out, then look for leaks by the wheels. If the light comes on before the level in the master cylinder reaches the "min" mark, but goes off with the addition of fluid, it could be the low fluid sensor is stuck or is going bad. If you are describing a one-time occurrence, then look for worn down brake linings. On 5/30/04 11:41 AM, in article c9d2s9$gvp$1@gist.usc.edu, "HondaNewbie" <klutulu@softhome.net> wrote: > Hi all > The problem seems to be something rather then the drop of brake Fluid level. > It seems that there is some leak in my Master Brake Cylinder Fluid level. > Even though the level does not fall drastically but whenever the brake light > comes on, I insert very little brake fluid and the light goes off for a day > or two and then again it comes on. I did this two times and the same thing > happens. > Reading Eric's post (below), I still have to inspect the brakes. However, I > hear no screeching noise from any of the brakes while driving. > There is something wrong with the brakes, as I feel they are little slow in > action. > > Any suggestions? Do I need complete new brakes ? > Please advise. > > Thank you. > HN. > > "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:40B5EE68.AC8BA89F@spam.now... >> HondaNewbie wrote: >>> >>> I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a total >>> newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda >>> forum. >>> >> >> In brief, you'll need to jack up the car, set it on jack stands, and > remove >> the wheels. For the front brakes, you'll need to remove the pads from the >> calipers in order to get an accurate measurement of the remaining pad >> thickness (do not interchange the inner and outer pads and avoid touching >> the pad and rotor friction surface). For the rear brakes, you'll need to >> remove the brake drum if your car is so equipped in order to inspect the >> brake shoes (avoid breathing ANY brake dust). The original Honda brake > pads >> have metal wear indicators which will contact the rotors and make a high >> pitch screeching noise whenever the wheels turn thereby letting you know >> that it's time to replace the brakes. However, many after market pads > don't >> have these wear indicators and considering the age of your Accord, it > would >> not be wise to go on the assumption that your pads have wear indicators. >> The minimum lining thickness is 2.0 mm for the front pads as well as the >> rear shoes. >> >> For further information, a copy of the factory service manual can be found >> at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html. >> >> Eric > > |
Re: Accord 91 Question - Break Light
Hi all
Thank you to all of you who replied and gave me thier valuble feedback. I checked the Master Brake Fluid cylinder for any leaks or wetspots etc. but could not find any, ....so can I assume it is ok...? Also when I opened it and looked inside, I found a small piece of foil (must have fallen when I first filled the Brake Fluid) which I removed and now it has been 3 days and the brake light has'nt turned on yet..... I assume everythingz ok for now?!. However, I am going to get the brake linings checked as suggested by everybody. Thank you for feedback, if there are anymore suggestions of this topic, Please do send me an email or you may post it on the group for the benefit of other newbies like me :) Thank you "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BCDFDA74.7F237%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > If this is happening fairly often, I would say you have a serious leak. > Look at the back of the master cylinder and if it is wet with brake fluid or > the paint is flaking off the power booster, your master cylinder is going > bad and you should replace it. If the master cylinder checks out, then look > for leaks by the wheels. > > If the light comes on before the level in the master cylinder reaches the > "min" mark, but goes off with the addition of fluid, it could be the low > fluid sensor is stuck or is going bad. > > If you are describing a one-time occurrence, then look for worn down brake > linings. > > > On 5/30/04 11:41 AM, in article c9d2s9$gvp$1@gist.usc.edu, "HondaNewbie" > <klutulu@softhome.net> wrote: > > > Hi all > > The problem seems to be something rather then the drop of brake Fluid level. > > It seems that there is some leak in my Master Brake Cylinder Fluid level. > > Even though the level does not fall drastically but whenever the brake light > > comes on, I insert very little brake fluid and the light goes off for a day > > or two and then again it comes on. I did this two times and the same thing > > happens. > > Reading Eric's post (below), I still have to inspect the brakes. However, I > > hear no screeching noise from any of the brakes while driving. > > There is something wrong with the brakes, as I feel they are little slow in > > action. > > > > Any suggestions? Do I need complete new brakes ? > > Please advise. > > > > Thank you. > > HN. > > > > "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:40B5EE68.AC8BA89F@spam.now... > >> HondaNewbie wrote: > >>> > >>> I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a total > >>> newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda > >>> forum. > >>> > >> > >> In brief, you'll need to jack up the car, set it on jack stands, and > > remove > >> the wheels. For the front brakes, you'll need to remove the pads from the > >> calipers in order to get an accurate measurement of the remaining pad > >> thickness (do not interchange the inner and outer pads and avoid touching > >> the pad and rotor friction surface). For the rear brakes, you'll need to > >> remove the brake drum if your car is so equipped in order to inspect the > >> brake shoes (avoid breathing ANY brake dust). The original Honda brake > > pads > >> have metal wear indicators which will contact the rotors and make a high > >> pitch screeching noise whenever the wheels turn thereby letting you know > >> that it's time to replace the brakes. However, many after market pads > > don't > >> have these wear indicators and considering the age of your Accord, it > > would > >> not be wise to go on the assumption that your pads have wear indicators. > >> The minimum lining thickness is 2.0 mm for the front pads as well as the > >> rear shoes. > >> > >> For further information, a copy of the factory service manual can be found > >> at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html. > >> > >> Eric > > > > > |
Re: Accord 91 Question - Break Light
On 6/2/04 1:04 PM, in article c9l4na$q4$1@gist.usc.edu, "The HondaNewbie"
<klutulu@softhome.net> wrote: > Hi all > > Thank you to all of you who replied and gave me thier valuble feedback. > I checked the Master Brake Fluid cylinder for any leaks or wetspots etc. but > could not find any, ....so can I assume it is ok...? Probably, although they have occasionally been know to leak into the booster with no obvious leak. If your pedal is solid, its probably OK. > Also when I opened it and looked inside, I found a small piece of foil (must > have fallen when I first filled the Brake Fluid) which I removed and now it > has been 3 days and the brake light has'nt turned on yet..... I assume > everythingz ok for now?!. If the foil was interfering with the fluid sensor, then you have probably fixed the problem by finding & removing it. > However, I am going to get the brake linings checked as suggested by > everybody. > > Thank you for feedback, if there are anymore suggestions of this topic, > Please do send me an email or you may post it on the group for the benefit > of other newbies like me :) > > Thank you > > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BCDFDA74.7F237%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... >> If this is happening fairly often, I would say you have a serious leak. >> Look at the back of the master cylinder and if it is wet with brake fluid > or >> the paint is flaking off the power booster, your master cylinder is going >> bad and you should replace it. If the master cylinder checks out, then > look >> for leaks by the wheels. >> >> If the light comes on before the level in the master cylinder reaches the >> "min" mark, but goes off with the addition of fluid, it could be the low >> fluid sensor is stuck or is going bad. >> >> If you are describing a one-time occurrence, then look for worn down brake >> linings. >> >> >> On 5/30/04 11:41 AM, in article c9d2s9$gvp$1@gist.usc.edu, "HondaNewbie" >> <klutulu@softhome.net> wrote: >> >>> Hi all >>> The problem seems to be something rather then the drop of brake Fluid > level. >>> It seems that there is some leak in my Master Brake Cylinder Fluid > level. >>> Even though the level does not fall drastically but whenever the brake > light >>> comes on, I insert very little brake fluid and the light goes off for a > day >>> or two and then again it comes on. I did this two times and the same > thing >>> happens. >>> Reading Eric's post (below), I still have to inspect the brakes. > However, I >>> hear no screeching noise from any of the brakes while driving. >>> There is something wrong with the brakes, as I feel they are little slow > in >>> action. >>> >>> Any suggestions? Do I need complete new brakes ? >>> Please advise. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> HN. >>> >>> "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message > news:40B5EE68.AC8BA89F@spam.now... >>>> HondaNewbie wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a > total >>>>> newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda >>>>> forum. >>>>> >>>> >>>> In brief, you'll need to jack up the car, set it on jack stands, and >>> remove >>>> the wheels. For the front brakes, you'll need to remove the pads from > the >>>> calipers in order to get an accurate measurement of the remaining pad >>>> thickness (do not interchange the inner and outer pads and avoid > touching >>>> the pad and rotor friction surface). For the rear brakes, you'll need > to >>>> remove the brake drum if your car is so equipped in order to inspect > the >>>> brake shoes (avoid breathing ANY brake dust). The original Honda brake >>> pads >>>> have metal wear indicators which will contact the rotors and make a > high >>>> pitch screeching noise whenever the wheels turn thereby letting you > know >>>> that it's time to replace the brakes. However, many after market pads >>> don't >>>> have these wear indicators and considering the age of your Accord, it >>> would >>>> not be wise to go on the assumption that your pads have wear > indicators. >>>> The minimum lining thickness is 2.0 mm for the front pads as well as > the >>>> rear shoes. >>>> >>>> For further information, a copy of the factory service manual can be > found >>>> at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html. >>>> >>>> Eric >>> >>> >> > > |
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Sorry about posting again.
I was wrong about my last post....the brake light came on after a few days... I looked down and so some brake fluid leakage near the wheels.... Since I was not able to figure out the issue...I took it to a mechanic who I trust, he looked at it and told me some hose pipe was leaking which goes from the master break cylinder to I don't remember where.... he bought the part , replaced it and filled the master Brake cylinder, the car has been fine since. And the guy charged me only $60 for the total work. Thank you all for the valuable suggestions. HN "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BCE3E707.80F8E%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 6/2/04 1:04 PM, in article c9l4na$q4$1@gist.usc.edu, "The HondaNewbie" > <klutulu@softhome.net> wrote: > > > Hi all > > > > Thank you to all of you who replied and gave me thier valuble feedback. > > I checked the Master Brake Fluid cylinder for any leaks or wetspots etc. but > > could not find any, ....so can I assume it is ok...? > > Probably, although they have occasionally been know to leak into the booster > with no obvious leak. If your pedal is solid, its probably OK. > > > > Also when I opened it and looked inside, I found a small piece of foil (must > > have fallen when I first filled the Brake Fluid) which I removed and now it > > has been 3 days and the brake light has'nt turned on yet..... I assume > > everythingz ok for now?!. > > If the foil was interfering with the fluid sensor, then you have probably > fixed the problem by finding & removing it. > > > However, I am going to get the brake linings checked as suggested by > > everybody. > > > > Thank you for feedback, if there are anymore suggestions of this topic, > > Please do send me an email or you may post it on the group for the benefit > > of other newbies like me :) > > > > Thank you > > > > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > > news:BCDFDA74.7F237%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > >> If this is happening fairly often, I would say you have a serious leak. > >> Look at the back of the master cylinder and if it is wet with brake fluid > > or > >> the paint is flaking off the power booster, your master cylinder is going > >> bad and you should replace it. If the master cylinder checks out, then > > look > >> for leaks by the wheels. > >> > >> If the light comes on before the level in the master cylinder reaches the > >> "min" mark, but goes off with the addition of fluid, it could be the low > >> fluid sensor is stuck or is going bad. > >> > >> If you are describing a one-time occurrence, then look for worn down brake > >> linings. > >> > >> > >> On 5/30/04 11:41 AM, in article c9d2s9$gvp$1@gist.usc.edu, "HondaNewbie" > >> <klutulu@softhome.net> wrote: > >> > >>> Hi all > >>> The problem seems to be something rather then the drop of brake Fluid > > level. > >>> It seems that there is some leak in my Master Brake Cylinder Fluid > > level. > >>> Even though the level does not fall drastically but whenever the brake > > light > >>> comes on, I insert very little brake fluid and the light goes off for a > > day > >>> or two and then again it comes on. I did this two times and the same > > thing > >>> happens. > >>> Reading Eric's post (below), I still have to inspect the brakes. > > However, I > >>> hear no screeching noise from any of the brakes while driving. > >>> There is something wrong with the brakes, as I feel they are little slow > > in > >>> action. > >>> > >>> Any suggestions? Do I need complete new brakes ? > >>> Please advise. > >>> > >>> Thank you. > >>> HN. > >>> > >>> "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message > > news:40B5EE68.AC8BA89F@spam.now... > >>>> HondaNewbie wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> I would like to know Where/how to inspect brake linings... I am a > > total > >>>>> newbie and just following the manual and the postings from the Honda > >>>>> forum. > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> In brief, you'll need to jack up the car, set it on jack stands, and > >>> remove > >>>> the wheels. For the front brakes, you'll need to remove the pads from > > the > >>>> calipers in order to get an accurate measurement of the remaining pad > >>>> thickness (do not interchange the inner and outer pads and avoid > > touching > >>>> the pad and rotor friction surface). For the rear brakes, you'll need > > to > >>>> remove the brake drum if your car is so equipped in order to inspect > > the > >>>> brake shoes (avoid breathing ANY brake dust). The original Honda brake > >>> pads > >>>> have metal wear indicators which will contact the rotors and make a > > high > >>>> pitch screeching noise whenever the wheels turn thereby letting you > > know > >>>> that it's time to replace the brakes. However, many after market pads > >>> don't > >>>> have these wear indicators and considering the age of your Accord, it > >>> would > >>>> not be wise to go on the assumption that your pads have wear > > indicators. > >>>> The minimum lining thickness is 2.0 mm for the front pads as well as > > the > >>>> rear shoes. > >>>> > >>>> For further information, a copy of the factory service manual can be > > found > >>>> at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/index.html. > >>>> > >>>> Eric > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > |
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