240 General: - What is this warning light?

Big 240 · Dec 7th, 2022, 13:39

Everything appears to be working fine, but I have this warning light on my dash? The (!) What is it for?

Moomoo · Dec 7th, 2022, 14:01

Could it be parking brake linings getting a little thin?

Or if your handbrake is on , in the picture, disc pad wear or fluid low.

Big 240 · Dec 7th, 2022, 14:52

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Could it be parking brake linings getting a little thin?

Or if your handbrake is on , in the picture, disc pad wear or fluid low.

It stays on when handbrake is released, so I suppose it could be the brake linings. Brake fluid is OK.

140 · Dec 7th, 2022, 15:01

Left lamp; is the parking brake and the right side one is triggered by a imbalance between the brake circuits switched by the brake line block with the switch in the centre

SnineT · Dec 7th, 2022, 16:32

With the age of the car if the brakes aren't binding I'd be going for the switch on the pedal being open circuit.

Juular · Dec 7th, 2022, 17:59

It's from the octopus valve on the left side of the car next to the front crossmember. As mentioned above it detects an imbalance between the two brake circuits, which would normally mean it has detected a leak.

Since you aren't losing fluid it's more likely the valve itself is sticking, or the plugs that go into the back of it have become loose or corroded.

I'd check the wiring and plugs first. The valve itself can also be cleaned and rebuilt if necessary.

Juular · Dec 7th, 2022, 18:01

Big 240 · Dec 7th, 2022, 19:37

I was hoping it could be rebuilt, not liking the price of new ones, and they don't seem to be reliable.

Bugjam1999 · Dec 8th, 2022, 02:58

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Originally Posted by Big 240

I was hoping it could be rebuilt, not liking the price of new ones, and they don't seem to be reliable.

They’re super reliable and can be rebuilt if required.

cheers

Big 240 · Dec 8th, 2022, 06:45

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Originally Posted by Bugjam1999

They’re super reliable and can be rebuilt if required.

cheers

That's what I like to hear

Dec 7th, 2022, 13:39	#1
Big 240 Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 11:34 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	What is this warning light? Everything appears to be working fine, but I have this warning light on my dash? The (!) What is it for? Last edited by Big 240; Dec 7th, 2022 at 15:41.

Dec 7th, 2022, 14:01	#2
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 05:18 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	Could it be parking brake linings getting a little thin? Or if your handbrake is on , in the picture, disc pad wear or fluid low. __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Dec 7th, 2022, 15:01	#4
140 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 18:13 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Norwich	Left lamp; is the parking brake and the right side one is triggered by a imbalance between the brake circuits switched by the brake line block with the switch in the centre

Dec 7th, 2022, 16:32	#5
SnineT Extrahumanestrial Last Online: Feb 13th, 2023 19:02 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Budapest	With the age of the car if the brakes aren't binding I'd be going for the switch on the pedal being open circuit.

Dec 7th, 2022, 17:59	#6
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:54 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk	It's from the octopus valve on the left side of the car next to the front crossmember. As mentioned above it detects an imbalance between the two brake circuits, which would normally mean it has detected a leak. Since you aren't losing fluid it's more likely the valve itself is sticking, or the plugs that go into the back of it have become loose or corroded. I'd check the wiring and plugs first. The valve itself can also be cleaned and rebuilt if necessary.

Dec 7th, 2022, 18:01	#7
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:54 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk

Dec 7th, 2022, 19:37	#8
Big 240 Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 11:34 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	I was hoping it could be rebuilt, not liking the price of new ones, and they don't seem to be reliable.

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