Brake Light ????

[The Pun]

When I am on the throttle real hard and then let off my E-brake light on the dash goes on for a few seconds.

Also brakes squeaken a little too sometimes. I got 12k hard miles so far, a lot of runs up to 120 and back down again on the back roads.

Time for new brakes, any Ideas?

If so what combo and and where is da best prices? I am thinking Power Slots, Hawk pads, and SS brake lines.

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[PETSNKE]

That light will also flash on like that when cornering if your brake fluid level is a little low.

 

[Since 1964]

I went with factory pads and had the rotors cut, but I got a deal on the pads...call around and try to get them or use Hawk pads...people like them.

OR buy the Rouche Alcon system for 3500 + install and smash your face on the windshield when you slam on them. I hear they are awesome.

 

[Flyn]

Factory pads are EXPENSIVE! I needed new pads fast and was shocked by what they cost. My squeal is gone with new pads and turned rotors.

I agree with the low brake fluid idea. That sounds like what your symptoms describe.

 

[lightning95]

Auto Zone carries ceramic brake pads. They are more expensive around $65+. They are quiet and put off very little brake dust. I have them on my Lightning and v6 mustang and work great and don't turn the front wheels black anymore.

 

[The Pun]

Thanks guys - looks like I am done driving my car for the rest of the year with the snow today.

Gonna refill the brake fuild and will most likely be upgrading the pads and maybe rotors in da spring.

 

[blubyu]

2004 Service info attached (if the upload takes).

 

[The Pun]

2004 Service info attached (if the upload takes).

Cool thanks, I will read into it. I refilled if yesterday but won't be driving her much this year.

 

[Since 1964]

Cool thanks, I will read into it. I refilled if yesterday but won't be driving her much this year.

I noticed my suggestion went from bad to worse...I can jusy imagine what the Alcon pads cost to replace.

Little something else you should know.......

Your not supposed to refill the brake fluid. Sure it makes the pedal feel better, but when the mechanic pushes back the piston in order to put in the new pads...the extra fluid will come spilling over the top of the resevior. Make sure you let them know so they can pull some out first.

 

[The Pun]

I did not know that. I didn't go over the max fill line at all so I think it should be ok. I will remind my guy when I go with some new stuff.

Are our pads ceramic or normal????

I noticed my suggestion went from bad to worse...I can jusy imagine what the Alcon pads cost to replace.

Little something else you should know.......

Your not supposed to refill the brake fluid. Sure it makes the pedal feel better, but when the mechanic pushes back the piston in order to put in the new pads...the extra fluid will come spilling over the top of the resevior. Make sure you let them know so they can pull some out first.

 

[VenomInside]

When I am on the throttle real hard and then let off my E-brake light on the dash goes on for a few seconds.

Also brakes squeaken a little too sometimes. I got 12k hard miles so far, a lot of runs up to 120 and back down again on the back roads.

Time for new brakes, any Ideas?

If so what combo and and where is da best prices? I am thinking Power Slots, Hawk pads, and SS brake lines.

I have the same e-brake light problem...

 

[Since 1964]

I don't know what kind of pads we have. I just know I love my brakes for saving my ass a few times, but I hate the dust...this shit's getting old...I may try the most dust free for the next time.

Also if you get your rotors cut make sure the guy doesn't go passed the painted line around the hub. What used to be grey is now rust on mine due the moron who cut mine didn't notice and ran all the way to the hub. My rotors were not warped at all and the cut was as minimul as possible....so what they're rusting now...I hate incompetance. These cars are so freekn unique it causes trouble.
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