V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-07-2005, 06:01 PM
  #1  
tightdogal
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
tightdogal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 3,411
Default Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

Hey Ive noticed something in the past few weeks with my car, but it never really concerned me. Whenever I acelerate from a stop, my BRAKE! light will come on for like 2 secs and then go off...does anyone know why this is happening, or is it just some type of fluke?
tightdogal is offline  
Old 11-07-2005, 06:08 PM
  #2  
03YellowPony
6th Gear Member
 
03YellowPony's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location:
Posts: 7,445
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

Check brake fluid level. Make sure it's to the fill line.
03YellowPony is offline  
Old 11-07-2005, 06:12 PM
  #3  
tightdogal
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
tightdogal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 3,411
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

its weird...i think it is to the fill line, imma check when i get outta work but im pretty sure its full...
tightdogal is offline  
Old 11-07-2005, 06:44 PM
  #4  
tightdogal
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
tightdogal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 3,411
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

hmm brake fluid is full...should i even be worried with this then?
tightdogal is offline  
Old 11-08-2005, 02:11 PM
  #5  
xRockThePonyx
6th Gear Member
 
xRockThePonyx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 5,091
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

^ I had the EXACT same problem earlier this year and it was my brakes. I believe it was the back ones, but I don't really remember. The rotors were down to the metal almost and I was in desperate need to replace them.

I would definitely take it to the shop incase yours is the same problem.
xRockThePonyx is offline  
Old 11-08-2005, 04:44 PM
  #6  
tightdogal
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
tightdogal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 3,411
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

hmm my front rotors are fine, i just changed the brake pads about 5 months ago so that shouldntbe a problem but maybe it could be the back ones since i never check those....thanks rock
tightdogal is offline  
Old 11-08-2005, 05:46 PM
  #7  
xRockThePonyx
6th Gear Member
 
xRockThePonyx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 5,091
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

How many miles are on your car? I've heard that the back brakes should last about 50k miles, and mine was at about 44-45k when I got mine changed out. It's probably about time for them to be changed, and although your back brakes don't work as much as the front brakes to stop the car, its probably best to check it out.

Let us know what happens with it.
xRockThePonyx is offline  
Old 11-08-2005, 05:49 PM
  #8  
tightdogal
5th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
tightdogal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 3,411
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

lol honestly i dont knwo if the bak brakes have been changed, maybe a while ago, but my car has 130,000 miles on it now so idk ill look at them when i get outta here....if its not the back brakes then im just gonna ignore it for now i suppose
tightdogal is offline  
Old 11-08-2005, 10:16 PM
  #9  
sprostang
I ♥ Acer
 
sprostang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 6,190
Default RE: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.

If its not the rear brakes, possible it could be your E- brake cables. If you cant find the problem, definantly take it to a mechanic. That is a warning of some sort that should not be ignored.
sprostang is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pyrate Dave
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
8
09-10-2015 07:30 PM
DoctorScary
General Tech
6
09-09-2015 07:53 AM
zanemoseley
2005-2014 Mustangs
6
09-06-2015 12:58 PM
amandahchase
General Tech
0
09-03-2015 10:09 AM



Quick Reply: Brake light comes on while accelerating from a stop.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:05 PM.