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Old May 25, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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My E break light comes on when I accelerate from first gear through third gear also when I am going around a sharp turn. Anyone know why or how to fix this? Thanks
Old May 25, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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check your brakes/fluids
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time to change front brake pads
Old May 25, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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check your fluid, if it's low either your leaking or it's time for new brakes.
Old May 25, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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this happened to my best friends car...

we added more fluid and wa la light was gone unless engaged lol...
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Originally Posted by SW_08
this happened to my best friends car...

we added more fluid and wa la light was gone unless engaged lol...
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Old May 25, 2009 | 05:02 AM
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And now when he does change his pads (probably should have already) he will have to remove fluid.

If the light is coming on (it is a brake light, not just an ebrake indicator) and the fluid is low, you either have a leak, or the pads are worn too far. And the inboard pad wears much faster, so just inspecting the outboard pad is not telling you much.
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