My Brake Warning Light is On!

October 26, 2023

My Brake Warning Light is On!

October 26, 2023

THE BULB CHECK: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT

When you start the vehicle, the brake fluid level warning light will illuminate, but it should go off after 1 to 2 seconds. If it does not, there is a problem with either the brake fluid level or the brake fluid level warning light system. If the vehicle is equipped with a messaging system, no message will display as long as the brake fluid level is at an acceptable level. The message system is basically a “no news is good news” type of system. When a brake fluid level message is displayed, it means there is a problem with either the brake fluid level or the brake fluid level warning system.


WHAT TO DO: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT

If the brake fluid level warning light illuminates or a brake fluid level message is displayed, the red brake hydraulic light is not displayed, and the brake system performance feels normal, then take the vehicle to a qualified repair shop for a complete brake system inspection and diagnosis as soon as possible. The brake fluid level warning light can be an indicator of wear in the brake pads and/or shoes. As the brake linings wear, the brake caliper pistons will be more extended, causing an apparently low fluid level.


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December 3, 2024
Basic Description Most brake systems use a layout very similar to that seen here, comprising the pedal, a booster, master cylinder, hydraulic lines and hoses, and calipers or wheel cylinders that apply pressure to a pad coated in friction material so that it pushes against a rotating disc or drum. Technical Description The purpose of the system is to convert the energy of the moving vehicle into heat in order slow the vehicle down. Although some hybrid vehicles are beginning to convert kinetic energy into stored electricity, all vehicles still use a brake system similar to that shown here.The pressure from the drivers foot (with assistance provided by the vacuum booster) is initially converted into fluid pressure in the brake lines by the brake master cylinder. Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is stable in volume under a wide range of temperatures - it does not expand as it heats up.The pressurized brake fluid forces the pistons in the brake caliper outwards, so that they press against brake pads. The pads squeeze the surface of the rotating brake disc, causing it to slow, and generating heat. The heat is dispersed through cooling fins inside the rotor to prevent the rotor and pads from overheating. Video Animation Explanation click here: https://www.srvc.video/7wTQ
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