TFMEX

I did some searching and didn't find much information on the 7th gen but my e brake light is staying on. I have an EX and also have ABS but I have a separate light for ABS... its the red e-brake light.

I have made sure my e brake is actually OFF, and plan to check the fluid level when I get out of class here in a bit, but im pretty sure that its fine... what else would cause it?

It actually went off when I was on the highway but as soon as I reduced speed off the highway < 60ish it went back on....

any insight where to start?

Zed

Check your brake fluid level. If it's low, it could indicate that your brake pads are worn and dangerously low. Check those as well. If they're low, once they're replaced, you'll be good as gold again.

xRiCeBoYx

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I believe there's a mechanical switch that illuminates the e-brake light when it's engaged. Chances are its stuck shut.

I haven't messed with my e-brake in quite some time, much less pulled my center console off, so I can't tell you for sure, but that's my prognosis for the e-brake light.

As far as your ABS light, I'd check the fuse, first..

TFMEX

did some work last night... looks like I have a hole in my reservoir.... I got an alignment yesterday and didn't have the issue when I dropped it off and when I picked it up it pisses brake fluid out of the reservoir.

I haven't been able to pull the master cylinder yet but the leak looks like someone drilled a small hole as it leaks out easily and fast.... if it was a crack or a busted seal it would drip not drain....

I am going to replace the master cylinder but why do I do about the shop... do I confront them if it is indeed a hole? would something else cause the hole? brakes are not something to **** with.... im pretty pissed off about this...

mikey1

that is too much of a coincidence to me,

somebody f-ed up big time, take it back to the shop

TFMEX

I dont trust the shop to work on it... what else are they gonna **** with...

TFMEX

took it back to the shop.... they "don't believe" they did it... but will install the new cylinder and flush the system for free if i buy the part.

I just got off the phone with them again and they said it could have been the torch they used to heat up the tir rod end....

If it is indeed the torch that caused the issue, which i am 99% sure did, they will pay me for the part.

what a pain in the ***!

mikey1

uuummm....why do they need to heat up a tie rod end?

for the love of god, get your car out of there ASAP, there is never any need to do that if you are using the proper tools

johndeerebones

Some heat can't be avoided sometimes, but they should've had very little heat there (think welding tip on a torch set). Especially for that part.

mikey1

no i dont agree,

use a proper puller tool, no heat needed

TFMEX

they heated up the tie rod nut on the threads of the inner tie rod not the tie rod ends. because it was stuck....