Member Since: 02 May 2009
Location: Yorkshire
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Brake warning light question
Hi
I was on my way home from work and noticed an orange warning light has lit up on my speedo panel. I'm assuming it's for the brakes as it's the same as my EPB light (but that's red).
What does this warning actually mean, I assume it's perhaps warning me that the pads are low. But is it something that I should be worried enough about to stop driving the car immediately, or will I get through the weekend to get it sorted on Monday?
Oh, the car is a 5/6 Disco 3 manual if that makes a difference.
Cheers
Jem
5th Aug 2011 5:24 pm
packingstrips
Member Since: 24 Mar 2010
Location: uk
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Do your reversing lights work....where the dash shows what gear its in...does that work....does your pdc work?
5th Aug 2011 6:13 pm
Jem
Member Since: 02 May 2009
Location: Yorkshire
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Yep, everything works as it should. It's just the little orange brake light thingy that's lit up.
pads worn out....Don’t worry it is supposed to sound like that...honest
5th Aug 2011 9:55 pm
Jem
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Location: Yorkshire
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bp wrote:
pads worn out....
Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Hoping it will get me through the weekend (local drives only). Anyone have an idea of a ballpark figure for the pads replacing?
5th Aug 2011 10:27 pm
bobgolden
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Should be okay for a few miles - it's a warning rather than a stop now lamp.2010 MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT
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5th Aug 2011 11:31 pm
CMG
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At above
New pads and rotors if you shop around should be under $800 US dollars, and less for you considering the exchange rate and you live in Beatle land. Just checked the conversion, and you should be able to get rotors, and pads (with sensors) for around 560E. 17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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if you do it your self you will be able to change the pads and discs all round for £250 ish, follow Bodsy s brake bible and it is dead easy mind you will need new wear sensors think they are about a tenner each from a land rover dealer. You should be able to see through the wheel if the discs are worn out and how bad the pads areDon’t worry it is supposed to sound like that...honest
6th Aug 2011 7:16 am
Jem
Member Since: 02 May 2009
Location: Yorkshire
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Thanks Guys
I'll get it sorted next week.
Cheers
Jem
6th Aug 2011 9:35 am
DaveS
Member Since: 15 Aug 2009
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was on my way home from work and noticed an orange warning light has lit up on my speedo panel. I'm assuming it's for the brakes as it's the same as my EPB light (but that's red).
What does this warning actually mean, I assume it's perhaps warning me that the pads are low. But is it something that I should be worried enough about to stop driving the car immediately, or will I get through the weekend to get it sorted on Monday?
If the orange light is " the same as my EPB light" then it relates to the parking brake and has nothing to do with brake pads. The handbook says "If the indicator flashes red or illuminates yellow, a fault with the parkbrake system is indicated, seek qualified assistance before continuing. When parking the vehicle in this condition, ensure that the vehicle is secured stationary without reliance on the parkbrake."
There are two other lights associated with the main braking system although the symbols are different from that for the parking brake and they are not in the speedometer.
The Brake Systems light should show amber for either worn brake pads or a fault in the emergency brake assist.
The other indicates a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
Please check with your handbook if you are not sure and do not just assume that the pads will need replacing in a while. It could be more serious than that.
7th Aug 2011 7:54 am
Jem
Member Since: 02 May 2009
Location: Yorkshire
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Thanks Dave, i'll get the book out and check.
I went to the takeaway last night and the light has now extinguished... Maybe just a glitch in the Matrix.
Will probably take it to the garage tomorrow 'just in case' as I don't take risks when it comes to brakes or tyres.
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stop now lamp.
