KIA Sportage brake lite prob.

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Scribner - 22 Jun 2004 06:28 GMT

Within the last month, the parking brake tends to go on and off at
will. I have tried everything to duplicate the problem, but I can't.
It seems to get better the longer the car is driven. Any ideas?
Thanks.

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hyundaitech - 22 Jun 2004 18:24 GMT

Check the fluid in the master cylinder. It's probably getting low. Also
check your front brake pads. Your pads could be worn out causing the
fluid to now be residing in the calipers.

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Scribner - 22 Jun 2004 19:10 GMT

>Check the fluid in the master cylinder. It's probably getting low. Also
>check your front brake pads. Your pads could be worn out causing the
>fluid to now be residing in the calipers.

Thanks. But I had a complete brake job 2,000 miles ago. But I will
check the brake fluid. Thanks.

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hyundaitech - 22 Jun 2004 23:08 GMT

If the fluid is low and the front brake pads are near new, then it's time
to look for leaks.

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Scribner - 23 Jun 2004 05:34 GMT

>If the fluid is low and the front brake pads are near new, then it's time
>to look for leaks.

Well, the fluid was low, but I don't see anything on the floor. I'll
have to check the insides of the tires. Thanks.

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hyundaitech - 23 Jun 2004 17:52 GMT

You'll want to do a thorough inspection. Check all the brake lines, check
the master cylinder, remove the drums and check the wheel cylinders.

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