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Old 12-03-2011, 09:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2004 Pilot - Intermittent brake light, mostly when cornering

Hi forum,

I have a 2004 Pilot that is exhibiting an occasional, intermittent brake light (only briefly, never seems to last a long time). It seems like I have noticed this mostly when cornering at higher speeds. I couldn't find anything on a search that seemed related.

Any suggestions for possible adjustments (emergency brake seems like a possibility), or diagnostics to determine what might be the root cause?

Thanks in advance...
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Check your brake fluid, it's most likely low. Then check your brake pads to see if they need replacing. Worn brake pads causes the fluid to become low.
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That was a little too obvious ... Ah well. Topped off the fluid and I'm good to go. Will get the pads checked out too, thanks for the help!
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The important question is "why is your brake fluid low"?

Your brake fluid light is designed to be the first warning that either A: Your brake pads are worn......or B: You have a fluid leak somewhere.

You should get in there and check the system out. If nothing is wet, then your pads are probably going to be on the thin side.
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