recently purchased a 1995 xantia 1.9td, runs very nicely everything works ok but occassionally a red stop light on dash glows on and off along with another red light to its left (looks like brake warning).
brakes etc seem to be working fine. want to check my brake fluid but can't see how - is it all combined with the suspension? if the hydraulic fluid is low would this cause a red light to flicker on and off, if so how do i check the level - is it with engine off and suspension parked?
appreciate any advice
xantia brake warning light
Moderator: RichardW
rob sf
The brakes work off the same reservoir of LHM as the suspension.
The flickering light you mention could be the brake pad warning light.
This could be due to correct function indicating that the front pads are worn out or just as likely a break in the wiring leading to the pads where a bare wire is earthing on the body completing the circuit.
My experience is that the brakes work well even when the pads are worn out. I'd check pads ASAP if you want to save the discs.
The brakes work off the same reservoir of LHM as the suspension.
The flickering light you mention could be the brake pad warning light.
This could be due to correct function indicating that the front pads are worn out or just as likely a break in the wiring leading to the pads where a bare wire is earthing on the body completing the circuit.
My experience is that the brakes work well even when the pads are worn out. I'd check pads ASAP if you want to save the discs.