Warning Lamp for Brakes flashes and beeps?

SimonJB · Unread post by **SimonJB** » 06 Sep 2010, 18:22

My 'Y' registered Berlingo Multispace has an intermittent fault light.

The warning lamp for brakes lights up occasionally with a beep sound. This seems to occur when the engine is first started. The lamp will then go out. Sometimes the light and sound will occur after I have applied the brakes.

I have checked the levels of brake fluid and all are on maximum.

I have previously had issues with electrics, with fuses blowing erratically.

Any advice before I hand it over to a mechanic??

Thanks in advance

Simon

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 06 Sep 2010, 18:59

Check that the sensor wires are not chafed and shorting on the calipers.

SimonJB · Unread post by **SimonJB** » 06 Sep 2010, 19:34

I take it you mean in the connection on the side of the Brake fluid vessel?

I didn't take them out but they seemed solid. Will check and report back

Thanks John

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 07 Sep 2010, 08:36

No! I mean the wires attached to the brake pads.

Unread post by **Old-Guy** » 07 Sep 2010, 09:51

Which have the pad wear sensors on the end of them!

When the pads wear down to the point where they need replacing, the 'sensors' short onto the discs making the warning light flash and the beeper beep.

All the warning lights should light when you turn on the ignition - so the driver can be aware if any bulbs have blown (or been removed to hide a fault).