What is wrong with my ebrake....?

Trips · 10-30-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

where is the switch located that turns on the "brake" light for the ebrake? possibly take a look at that, and if your brake needs adjustment. (i.e. - possibly very close to engaged when all the way down thus the car things its on).

In semtex's diagram that's item #3

JakeZ34 · 10-30-2009, 09:49 AM

what is very confusing to me is that I just bought the car about 3 weeks ago and I have been following all the break-in rules and including brake bed in rules as well. Never pushed pass 4K RPM and never have really been slamming on the brakes or heavy braking it. It's got about 700mi on the car and I'm just sort of mad at things like this happening to a brand new car lol

kannibul · 10-30-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

what is very confusing to me is that I just bought the car about 3 weeks ago and I have been following all the break-in rules and including brake bed in rules as well. Never pushed pass 4K RPM and never have really been slamming on the brakes or heavy braking it. It's got about 700mi on the car and I'm just sort of mad at things like this happening to a brand new car lol

Maybe you should have driven it like you stole it, like I did?

370Zsteve · 10-30-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Maybe you should have driven it like you stole it, like I did?

please post your VIN for all future used-car purchases. TY!

semtex · 10-30-2009, 09:57 AM

Jake, just take you car to the dealership and have them take a look at it, adjust, etc. There have been a few other people on this board who have needed their e-brake adjusted because even when yanked all the way up, their ebrake wouldn't hold the car on an incline. Like the brake shoes weren't engaging with enough force. I know that's a different issue than what you're experiencing, but I wouldn't panic over it.

kannibul · 10-30-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

please post your VIN for all future used-car purchases. TY!

Sure, but what good would that do?

JakeZ34 · 10-30-2009, 10:02 AM

Alright, the stealership it is!!!
I'll keep you guys posted on what the problem is

Mike · 10-30-2009, 10:18 AM

low brake fluid would actually be indicated by the brake light, slip light and vdc off light. Also, the fluid likes to be much more near the max side than the min side. I got the above indications with it just over the mold line in the resorvoir between the top and bottom halves.

MeetJoeAsian · 10-30-2009, 11:30 AM

Brake light doesn't always mean it's your e-brake...in my G35c, my brake light, SLIP, VDC (i think something like all 3) came on, and one or two would go off once in awhlie, but when I refilled my brake fluid, it was all peachy after that...

hahaha..I said peachy...gay...

kenchan · 10-30-2009, 12:26 PM

i say the ebrake switch got stuck momentarily. i would cycle the e-brake handle on/off 10-20 times and see if that takes care of it.

on a side note, my brake fluid was low when i got the car and added some. no issues though, no leaks or anything, pedal feels solid.

Matt · 10-30-2009, 03:02 PM

I've never pulled the e-brake on any of my cars, except when parked. I'd be scared to do it for any purpose other than emergency stops.

Modshack · 10-30-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I've never pulled the e-brake on any of my cars, except when parked. I'd be scared to do it for any purpose other than emergency stops.

"E" stands for Extra, Not Emergency.....

HKYStormFront · 10-30-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

Okay so I'm sort of confused. When I popped the brake fluid cover off I see two containers, one with almost clear fluid in there and it's topped off at -MAX and the other small container (almost dark brown / yellow) fluid and it sits between -MAX and -MIN. So....is the second container for the ebrake? Sorry I'm a noob.

if i'm not mistaken, the second smaller container is the fluid used for the slave cylinder which is what opperates your clutch pedal much like the master cylinder does the brakes. i have no idea if a slightly low level would cause the light to come on in the salve reservoir but it may be nothing at all and never happen again. if it does keep happening, i would take note of as many things as i could such as: how long as the car been sitting before you drive it and the light stays on, how long had it been driven before the last time you stopped, does the BRAKE light clear every time you stop and pull the handle and put it back down, etc. then call a nissan dealer and ask them about it, chances are they will just tell you to bring the car in so they can check it out but at least you will have some info to give them. otherwise they'll just go out to the parking lot, turn the car on, see the light go away and say "cannot duplicate" and be done with it

Matt · 10-30-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by modshack

"e" stands for extra, not emergency.....

doh!

frost · 10-30-2009, 03:35 PM

I have yet to yank the hand brake, no idea how hard it grips.

10-30-2009, 09:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Jake, just take you car to the dealership and have them take a look at it, adjust, etc. There have been a few other people on this board who have needed their e-brake adjusted because even when yanked all the way up, their ebrake wouldn't hold the car on an incline. Like the brake shoes weren't engaging with enough force. I know that's a different issue than what you're experiencing, but I wouldn't panic over it. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

10-30-2009, 10:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	low brake fluid would actually be indicated by the brake light, slip light and vdc off light. Also, the fluid likes to be much more near the max side than the min side. I got the above indications with it just over the mold line in the resorvoir between the top and bottom halves. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-30-2009, 11:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	Brake light doesn't always mean it's your e-brake...in my G35c, my brake light, SLIP, VDC (i think something like all 3) came on, and one or two would go off once in awhlie, but when I refilled my brake fluid, it was all peachy after that... hahaha..I said peachy...gay... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

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10-30-2009, 09:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	what is very confusing to me is that I just bought the car about 3 weeks ago and I have been following all the break-in rules and including brake bed in rules as well. Never pushed pass 4K RPM and never have really been slamming on the brakes or heavy braking it. It's got about 700mi on the car and I'm just sort of mad at things like this happening to a brand new car lol

10-30-2009, 10:02 AM	#22 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	Alright, the stealership it is!!! I'll keep you guys posted on what the problem is

10-30-2009, 12:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i say the ebrake switch got stuck momentarily. i would cycle the e-brake handle on/off 10-20 times and see if that takes care of it. on a side note, my brake fluid was low when i got the car and added some. no issues though, no leaks or anything, pedal feels solid.

10-30-2009, 03:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I've never pulled the e-brake on any of my cars, except when parked. I'd be scared to do it for any purpose other than emergency stops.

10-30-2009, 03:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I have yet to yank the hand brake, no idea how hard it grips.