sprtbiker Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 My hand brake light stays on even after I have released it. This only happens on days when it is colder than freezing. My brothers old civic used to do that as well. It doesnt feel like the brake is engaged and I can live it but wondering if I need to bleed my brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95exd16z6 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 im pretty sure bleeding your brakes won't do anything, its normally a cable setup for the handbrake, so theres no fluid, but it may be that since its so cold things arent moving as freely in the system as they would in hotter weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 you need to fill you master cylinder, then the light will turn off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostedflake Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 its a honda/acura thing my moms integra does it when its cold and so does my friends integra. don't pay any attention to it, you will just stress yourself out. the brakes are not engaging so there is nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprtbiker Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 its a honda/acura thing my moms integra does it when its cold and so does my friends integra. don't pay any attention to it, you will just stress yourself out. the brakes are not engaging so there is nothing to worry about. That's what I figured. Just wondered if there was a fix. Not a big deal. I can live with it...like my SRS light being on all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95exd16z6 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 shows how much i kno. what does that srs light mean neway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 That's what I figured. Just wondered if there was a fix. Not a big deal. I can live with it...like my SRS light being on all the time. Still check the brake fluid in the res. This is a common indicator and has happened on my teg before. However, the past few days my light is on until it warms up (and fluid is normal). Mind you it's about 4 degrees out in the morning when I leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 you need to fill you master cylinder, then the light will turn off. This is the correct answer. Same thing in my old Civic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprtbiker Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 shows how much i kno. what does that srs light mean neway? SRS-Safety Restraint System....aka airbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostedflake Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 yea what he said. I forgot that I had that happen too. Still check the brake fluid in the res. This is a common indicator and has happened on my teg before. However, the past few days my light is on until it warms up (and fluid is normal). Mind you it's about 4 degrees out in the morning when I leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJGB3 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) This issue can be remedied by getting a "turkey baster" at walmart or wherever. Remove the brake mastercyl reservoir cap, and use the "turkey baster" to remove all of the fluid from the reservoir. Then clean the reservoir cap, and the plastic screen piece with a rag and brake cleaner and use the rag on the reservoir. Then refill with new brake fluid - problem solved. This is very common in the 4th gen prelude as well. Some people decide to replace the mascyl cap and screen piece with new ones from the dealer (costs around $11) as well as changing the fluid in the mastercyl reservoir. So you can do that too if you don't mind the $11. Edited January 31, 2008 by TheJGB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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