>>i have a 90 civic lx sedan 4dr does anybody know how to get the check brake
>>light out in the guage cluster
>
> That's a mystery that just came up with me in my 90 civic. The hand
> brake light stays on sometimes until I drive over bumps, but I'm not
> sure what actually makes it go out.
my guess is that you both have cheapo aftermarket master cylinders.
correct?
there's a "low fluid level" switch connected to a float in the brake
fluid reservoir. my experience is that the aftermarket versions are
garbage and for whatever reason, falsely switch and light up the panel.
provided you have sufficient brake fluid and no leaks, simply
disconnect the leads that are connected to the reservoir cap, and the
problem will go away. and get proper honda parts next time.
Alan - 29 Apr 2006 04:24 GMT
> my guess is that you both have cheapo aftermarket master cylinders.
> correct?
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> disconnect the leads that are connected to the reservoir cap, and the
> problem will go away. and get proper honda parts next time.
That's it.... thanks!
I thought the light was just for the hand brake. My fluid is probably
low because I'm almost due for new pads.
Alan
Jim Yanik - 29 Apr 2006 06:22 GMT
>>>i have a 90 civic lx sedan 4dr does anybody know how to get the check
>>>brake light out in the guage cluster
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> disconnect the leads that are connected to the reservoir cap, and the
> problem will go away. and get proper honda parts next time.
I replaced the brakeMC in my Integra with a reman that was exactly like the
OEM,and it used the reservoir and cap from the old MC;I've had no problems
with it.

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