93 Escort 1.9L

[nest08830]

Hi!
Just got a 93 Ford Escort 1.9L with 135000 miles couple of weeks back.
Hand Brake Indicator Light does not want to go away. Any Help is greately appreciated. Except for this minor problem the Car Runs great.

Thanks
nest

[lawton_kid]

Not sure about the '93, but my '97 brake light is for the hand brake AND a malfunction in the main braking circuit. May just need to go by the book and properly bleed the brakes. Most brake systems have a valve in the master cylinder or brake line junction block that gets out of place from brake malfunction OR inproper bleeding.

[butch100]

The brake lamp will also light if the fluid in the resevoir falls below
a certian level..

[mightymoose_22]

Yep... low fluid will do it... have run in to that once or twice myself.

[hate2loveford]

135k, might be time to check to see if they still touch the drums, if you have drums in the rear.

[dxrflyboy]

Low brake fluid is also a good indicator of worn brake pads. As the pads wear, the fluid is displaced from the reservoir into the caliper cylinders. Now is a good time to check your brake linings.

[FreakScort]

go ahead and upgrade to the GT calpers in the rear and get rid of those drums... new pads and everything and lines should do nicely too... if your going to do it do it right!