[powerley]

any tips on how to replace the handbrake switch. mine is causing the dash light to flicker. in fact anyone know where i can get a switch from.

 

[Mitch916]

Check the fluid level / sensor. I think they are the same warning light. Flickering light could be the level moving when the car does.

 

[powerley]

would that be brake fluid level ...

 

[Mitch916]

Yes mate. Not uncommon for the level to be a little low or even sensor failure.

 

[powerley]

ok nice one cheers

 

[Turtle4288]

Could also indicate pads are worn out if fluid has dropped that much

 

[alfapash]

Glad you asked that question, mine start to flicker on Wednesday.

 

[powerley]

does yours flicker when u accelerate? or is it a random flicker ?

 

[Nige005]

Same idea as Mitch, almost certainly due to low fluid level. If not it could be that the float switch in the Reservoir is sticky, just clean this up with WD 40 or a light oil, make sure the lubricant is cleaned off before replacing it in the Reservoir.

I have had an intermittent Handbrake Switch in the past, the indicator light wouldn't always come on when the Handbrake was applied. A few shots of Switch Cleaner and exercising the left arm a bit sorted this one out.