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mac AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 2 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Nov 24, 2015 15:03:42 GMT 1	brake fluid lamp Oct 9, 2013 14:07:08 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mac on Oct 9, 2013 14:07:08 GMT 1 hi all if the red ! (brake fluid warning lamp) is illuminated and the brake fluid is above minimum would you pass and advise as this light can be shown for other things besides brake fluid

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Post by David on Oct 9, 2013 15:24:12 GMT 1

I'd fail it mac using 3.6 Braking Systems and Additional Braking Devices - RfR G 2. A brake fluid warning lamp is illuminated or inoperative.

It still fails even if it's a combined lamp for other aspects, such as worn brake pads or parking brake applied. The MoI says we must "Check that the brake fluid warning lamp is not illuminated or defective."

Hope that helps mate

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Post by baz657 on Oct 9, 2013 16:09:14 GMT 1

Wot he said ^^^

It could be a faulty handbrake switch or sensor in the reservoir. Either way, if the light doesn't come on or stays on it's a fail. I've noticed on some Transits you can only see the light working when cranking the engine.

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mac AE/Manager/Owner Posts: 2 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Nov 24, 2015 15:03:42 GMT 1	brake fluid lamp Oct 9, 2013 16:39:16 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mac on Oct 9, 2013 16:39:16 GMT 1 hi thanks for your replies thought it was a fail but just wanted a second opinion thanks mac

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