ruskiparin

I have a 1996 Mustang GT 5 speed. The red brake light on the dash stays light usually, then randomly turns off completely (even when brake is up), seems like it has a mind of its own. Sometimes after I hit a bump in the road it will turn off. It's very random. Im assuming it might be some kind of sensor or a loose cable? Any thoughts?

WhiteFoxGT

Have you bothered to check the brake fluid level? Your probably low, which means you probably need new brake pads

ruskiparin

I haven't checked it, thanks for the advice I'll have to do that. Though my brakes seem fine.

kugzgt

you should start gettin paid for your advice snoop doug, u save these kids alotta dough with ur advice.

uberstang1

Its this stupid wire that's attached to the metal of the ebrake handle inside the center console, mine did the same thing, when the lights on jigle the ebrake handle and if it goes on or off or flickers that's def it

ruskiparin

I think you hit it right on the money. So how to I fix this? Take the center console out then what? Is it cause the wire is loose, bad connection, do I need to replace it? What did you do? Thanks.

uberstang1

All it is is a wire with a metal connection on it, when you pull the ebrake handle up it makes contact with metal thus tripping the light, when the bolt backs out and it gives it room to wiggle around occasionaly it will come in contact with something metal even when the handle is down and trip the light, its held on my pretty much a sheet metal bolt, when you take off the center console you'll see it, just tighten it down or if the bolt came all the way otu just look for it and screw it back, when you see it you'lll notice how it works.

uberstang1

If you can't figure it out before the weekend I'll snap a picture off it saturday and post it sat night, my center console is currently out cause I was swapping my dash out. PS: Put some low strength locktite on it, for somereason once it backs out it likes to keep backing out.

ruskiparin

I dig thanks a lot man I appreciate the advice. If you could snap a photo, if its not too much trouble it would be greatly appreciated. Another question does your coolant light go on and off randomly? I was told this is common for SN95's. Though I had a new edge GT before and never had this issue. Similar motor but not the exact same, plus that car was newer so I guess they act differently. Anyway thanks for you help again, its much appreciated.

KillJoy

Why not just check your brake fluid. It takes 5 seconds, and is most likely your issue. The reservoir has a fluid level sensor. When fluid is low, the brake light comes on.

My guess, the fluid level is at, or just below the sensor. When you make a turn or hit a bump, the fluid splashes on the sensor and the light goes off until the fluid isn't touching the sensor anymore.