Handbrake Light Coming On

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

mainly on hills / when accelerating help please

[hengti 2]

is there a switch under the lever? (can't remember )

[Fox 3]

You made sure there is enough brake fluid in there?

 

Possibly a dodgy switch if not low on fluid

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

You made sure there is enough brake fluid in there?

 

Possibly a dodgy switch if not low on fluid

its not below the danger line but maybe when accelerating / going uphill it is causing the light to flicker - its just below half way between max and danger. anyway the brakes feel crap to be honest ive noticed that recently so taking it to my peugeot man this afternoon.

Edited August 5, 2009 by davey205

[richsmells 2]

Check the switch beneath the handbrake is clean. Give it a squirt of contact cleaner.

 

Check your fluid level and connections to the cap.

 

On the 1.6 I had trouble with my brakes feeling poor. Miles replaced both rear cylinders when I had the copper pipes replaced and they now feel pretty good.

Edited August 5, 2009 by richsmells

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

make sure theres no fluid leaking anywhere

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

make sure theres no fluid leaking anywhere

funny you should say that i noticed a bit of a puddle underneath it that im sure was not there the other day, had a quick look under the sump etc fine dry but maybe something more sinister is amiss ill ask him to give the brakes a good check over as they are definately not what they were

Edited August 5, 2009 by davey205

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

i had a knackered bleed nipple that seemed to leak a little bit if you pressed hard on the brakes but wasnt noticable otherwise asside from the spongey pedal

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

i had a knackered bleed nipple that seemed to leak a little bit if you pressed hard on the brakes but wasnt noticable otherwise asside from the spongey pedal

yeah got a leak from the rear cylinder i think he said he topped up brake fluid - taking it back next week to be sorted

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

any ideas as an estimate how much it will it be? there is fluid leaking by the 2 rear wheels and he said something about the cylinder and putting new shoes and something else on, he said id have to leave it with him for 2 or 3 hours bit worried to be honest is it a big job ?

Edited August 5, 2009 by davey205

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

i think i paid around £40 for one side last time i had a cylinder changed, including shoes both sides, but that was cash price and on an xs

Edited August 5, 2009 by johnnyboy666

[richsmells 2]

Cylinders for the 1.6 are only about £15-£20 a side. Set of brake shoes about the same. Factor in a couple of hours labour.

 

Consider the state of the drums and drum brake mechanism too.

[Cameron 16]

If it isn't the fluid or handbrake switch, check the wires to the pad wear sensors. If they're severed or loose it can make the light come on.

[jackherer 543]

If it isn't the fluid or handbrake switch, check the wires to the pad wear sensors. If they're severed or loose it can make the light come on.

 

The pad wear sensor goes to a totally separate orange lamp in a 205.

[Cameron 16]

Really? I always thought they went to the brake warning light. Mine certainly did when I dissected the old looms.

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

looks to be in the region of 200 then, oh well saved a bit today by changing energy suppliers suppose this is the way it gets balanced out

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I seriously say you should have a go yourself, it is easy and will only take a couple of hours.

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

I seriously say you should have a go yourself, it is easy and will only take a couple of hours.

my track record with mechanics speaks for itself...... now give me a computer...... lol

[davey205 7 1 Cars]

my track record with mechanics speaks for itself...... now give me a computer...... lol

170 inc vat, not bad i thought really as the handbreak cable had seized and they changed that as well

[CaptainP 2]

That's reasonable enough. It's like most jobs on the 205, once you've seen how it's done, have the correct tools and aren't a total spoon it's quite easily achievable. Although if you aren't confident it's always best to leave brakes to someone who knows their way around them. Glad you have it sorted though.