Help! My check brake light comes on when I turn right even if my foot is not on the pedal. What should I look for?
Gary
Gary
Nov 12, 2006 at 1:15 AM
Saturn Brake Light On When Turning
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If the brakes work fine then check the master cylinder to see if it is filled all the way. There is a float inside the master cylinder to indicate when the fluid is low. If you are a little low the float could cause the light to come on when you make a turn, when the fluid goes to one side. After the turn the fluid will even out again causing the light to go out .
Hope this helps. BYM
Hope this helps. BYM
Nov 20, 2006 at 1:16 AM
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If the brakes work normally, check that the master cylinder is filled to the proper level. Low fluid can shift during a turn and trip the float switch, turning the brake light on until the fluid levels out.
Conversation Summary
The owner reports the brake warning light comes on when turning right even without pressing the pedal. The expert advises checking the master cylinder fluid level, explaining that a slightly low level can let fluid shift to one side in a turn and activate the float switch until it evens out again.