[jfk-147]

please can someone help, i have an r reg corsa 1.4 16v automatic and my brake system light began to occassionally light up on the dashboard last friday..(whilst driving). my trusty owners manual suggested to check the brake fluid level. however the level was good. the next suggestion in the manual is to interrupt journey and consult a vauxhall dealership... obviously i couldnt possibly pay the £350 for a full service and diagnostic check via laptop that i was quoted. I didnt really use the car over the weekend but had no other choice today and to my alarm the brake system light is now constantly lit. i have no brake lights and i have replaced the bulbs and fuse. how can i rectify this problem ? also.. if i choose to ignore the problem would it cause further damage? thankyou for any advice that anyone could offer[

 

[Demon]

i wouldnt drive with no break lights it voids insurance how much is left on the

pads?

 

[jfk-147]

not sure, will go and check them shortly.hadnt even thought about them!!!!

 

[dearing5]

probably worn pads mate, they have a wear sensor so thats why its on i would think.

 

[Demon]

that was my thinking,

 

[jfk-147]

hi again.... before i go and get all mucky, would worn pads stop the brake lights from working? fuse is ok bulbs too...

 

[P0L0-1.4]

have you checked all the wiring and the the holder the bulbs go into?

 

[Demon]

feel up the pedal at the top should be a push in switch see if that has become

loose or stuck in any way. when you push the break pedal this switch should

come out activating the lights.

 

[jfk-147]

hi there. ok i sorted the brake lights out, demon was correct it was the switch at the top of the brake pedal.. so thanks demon much appreiciated the pads look fine to me, but will replace them tomorrow, asuming that replacing the pads doesnt solve the brake system light problem, what else could it be???

 

[Demon]

is it number 5 that lights up?