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Old 09-18-2007, 03:58 PM   #2
GRNDSM
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Re: Brake light comes on and goes out.

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Originally Posted by tedconnor
I have a 1999 Nissan Quest. When I accelerate the van the light comes on and then goes out. When I brake the lights stays on for 5 seconds and goes out. I checked the brake fluid level and that is fine. The emergency brake is also fine. It sounds like the float in the master cylinder. Is there anything that I can do to fix the problem? Any additive that you can add?
How are the pads on your van? Our '04 did the same when the pads were fairly worn (down to 20% or so). Changing the pads/rotors solved it. There were no sensors on the pads to trigger the light and we still had plenty of fluid, so I am guessing this was done through ABS computer.
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