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Old 12-17-2017, 01:55 PM   #12
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Re: How Do You Test The Idiot Brake Light

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet View Post
Can anyone explain how to reset the brake light after you fix uneven brake pressure ? Both sides of MC are full but the light still glows ? Thanks
In Park, slam the pedal home as if doing a panic stop. If you have correct pressure range in both systems, it should reset. If not, you'll wizz some brake fluid out somewhere, likely a wheel cylinder. Just refilling won't fix a brake light issue - the cause of the pressure drop that caused one side to decrease has to be fixed - and you may have done that, just mentioning in case any folks new to brake systems might think a refill was the fix. I will be the first to admit, chasing down issues with the brake light are kind of a pain, and it's sometimes difficult to reset. There is another procedure in the manual that requires some specific/special (or homemade) tools.
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