Brake Warning Light on?

Tiny
DAML
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  • 1992 HONDA ACCORD
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  • 15,000 MILES
When driving my brake lamp come on
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 5:57 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi daml,

Check for a blown/non working brake bulb. Bad socket would cause the brake failure indicator to show.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 5:57 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a '95 Honda Accord EX 2.2, about 120,000 miles

Since yesterday, I noticed that the red brake warning light comes on when I make a fast turn. It stays on for a little while and then goes away. There seems to be no problem with actual braking performance. I tried several emergency stops from 40mph on a deserted road, and the car braked straight and true.

I recently (within the past year) had experienced the pedal-fade problem, and my mechanic replaced the master-cylinder.

Since it happens only while making sharp or prolonged turns (such as on a highway ramp), I suspect it is a fluid level problem. So I am wondering whether this is basically a leak in the braking system, is that a big problem and whether I should just think about getting a new car?

Thanks
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 5:57 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the fluid in your master cyclinder to be sure that it is full.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 5:57 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I checked the reservoir earlier this morning and it is at the MIN level. So clearly, the fluid level is low - I can top it off for the time being, but am worried about the root cause.

How big a $$$ is it to get the brake-system properly checked and fixed?
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SUNNYGOPS
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The Brake Lamp on the Dashboard (where usually the 'trunk open' signal is located) is 'ON'. Is there a problem with my brakes? My brakes appear to be working fine. How do I get the light to go off?

Thanks much
Sunny
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 5:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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When the brake lamp light is on, there is a problem with your brake lights. Usually one of the brake light is burned out. Press the brake pedal and have a assistance to check your brake lights.
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