Handbrake and brakes — logbook Toyota Carina 1989
I tried to make a useful maneuver to help get out of the parking lot, when they clamped it in front and behind, I tightened the handbrake to the very best. It seems that everything is normal, as he tightened it, he released it (although the maneuver still failed). The next morning I'm going under 80 and then a miracle - the handbrake light comes on. Moreover, it is felt that this is a naked lie - the car was driving as it was going. Checked the brake fluid level - OK. In general, something with the sensor. This week I will go to the diagnostics, at the same time, I hope, I will change the seals of the candle wells and pads - they will stop pouring oil on the candles and hitting the brake.
Mileage: 273 455 km
I have a light bulb periodically and says that the handbrake is tightened ... hmm ... the roofing felts drive the lamp, or the handbrake does not immediately release ... who would know ...
Exactly. Same stuff. Tomorrow I'll go to the diagnostics - all the skeletons will be taken out of the closet.
After smoking forums and manuals, the following became clear: the handbrake lamp lights up when the level of brake fluid is insufficient. it can either be really low, or, when the pads are worn, fictitiously low. pads look first, then brake fluid is added. if everything is in order with the brakes as such (pads, TJ level), you need to disassemble the handbrake console and look at the sensor - it could be closed, it could become clogged, etc.
If the light goes out during sharp acceleration, for example, then this is a fact of the TJ level, and, most likely, it’s not about it, but about the pads. I have. for example, that's exactly what it is. All are rubbed to rubble. It is urgent to change.