YACT: E-brake light still on

[aplefka]

Not sure how much of a problem this is, and I always make sure it goes out before I drive, but this is what happens:

I turn on the car and shift into reverse or drive then go to release the brake, but for some reason, if I haven't put the brake in all the way, the light will still stay lit even though the brake is all the way up. I can fix it by pushing the brake in really far then releasing it again usually, but it still kinda irks me. Should I be worried about this and is there some kind of quick fix? I'm taking my car back to the brake place as it hasn't even been 1600 miles since my entire front brakes were replaced and already they're squeaking again, so I might ask there as well.

Car is a 1987 Mercedes 420SEL.

 

[Cattlegod]

release the brake before you shift from park - if it is an auto, why do you even use the parking brake anyway? you do not need it.

brake squeak is normal if you have high metallic pads.

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod
release the brake before you shift from park - if it is an auto, why do you even use the parking brake anyway? you do not need it.

brake squeak is normal if you have high metallic pads.

Sometimes I do that and sometimes I don't now that I think about it. Yesterday was the first time I noticed the light staying on and all the times I can think of were when I shifted into gear before releasing the brake.

I use it just out of habit.

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Cattlegod
release the brake before you shift from park - if it is an auto, why do you even use the parking brake anyway? you do not need it.

brake squeak is normal if you have high metallic pads.

Sometimes I do that and sometimes I don't now that I think about it. Yesterday was the first time I noticed the light staying on and all the times I can think of were when I shifted into gear before releasing the brake.

I use it just out of habit.

sounds like it is just the parking brake position sensor. i wouldn't worry about it or get it fixed if it is more than 10 bucks. unless it is that annoying to you.

 

[JeffD1121]

check your brake fluid level

my e-brake light went retarded when my fluid level was low. added more fluid and the light acted normal again.