E-Brake light flashes on briefly during acceleration

RightWD · 01-08-2019, 04:24 PM

I have a '13 Base Coupe 6spd. It's in good condition with 44k. This doesn't happen all the time (which probably means if I take it in, the tech won't be able to replicate it) but under fairly brisk acceleration - like getting up to speed on an on-ramp - the light indicating that the emergency brake is engaged comes on. It only lasts for a second or two but freaks me out, especially since I am speeding up at the time. I don't know if it's related or just a coincidence but I am usually upshifting when I notice it. The light works as it is supposed to the rest of the time. Has anyone else had an issue like this? Any thoughts? Thank you!!

Jayhovah · 01-08-2019, 04:26 PM

Sounds like the little switch is probably flaking out.

SouthArk370Z · 01-08-2019, 09:28 PM

If it is just the e-brake light, then Jayhovah may be right about the switch being bad or out of alignment. FSM (link in my sig) will have more info.

If you are also getting traction control light(s), then your brake fluid reservoir is probably a little low. Refill to top of full line.

need4speed255 · 01-10-2019, 11:36 PM

It's your brake fluid. Fill to full mark.

BGTV8 · 01-11-2019, 03:13 PM

And if your brake fluid is down and brake hydraulics are not leaking, check remaining pad depth- all this is indication brake pads have worn quite a lot.

Raidernation · 01-11-2019, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

And if your brake fluid is down and brake hydraulics are not leaking, check remaining pad depth- all this is indication brake pads have worn quite a lot.

Had this happen to my Z. Noticed the parking bark light flash upon hard acceleration. When I go my oil changed the service tech suggested new rear brakes. I was at 3mm for the rear brake pads.

RightWD · 01-11-2019, 05:37 PM

Edit: See next comment.

RightWD · 01-14-2019, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If you are also getting traction control light(s), then your brake fluid reservoir is probably a little low. Refill to top of full line.

I believe you were right, as the brake fluid was at the MIN level. I refilled the reservoir and hopefully everything will be fixed. Thanks!!

01-08-2019, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
RightWD Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3 Drives: '13 370Z 6MT CP Grey Rep Power: 8	E-Brake light flashes on briefly during acceleration I have a '13 Base Coupe 6spd. It's in good condition with 44k. This doesn't happen all the time (which probably means if I take it in, the tech won't be able to replicate it) but under fairly brisk acceleration - like getting up to speed on an on-ramp - the light indicating that the emergency brake is engaged comes on. It only lasts for a second or two but freaks me out, especially since I am speeding up at the time. I don't know if it's related or just a coincidence but I am usually upshifting when I notice it. The light works as it is supposed to the rest of the time. Has anyone else had an issue like this? Any thoughts? Thank you!! Last edited by RightWD; 01-08-2019 at 04:29 PM.

01-08-2019, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If it is just the e-brake light, then Jayhovah may be right about the switch being bad or out of alignment. FSM (link in my sig) will have more info. If you are also getting traction control light(s), then your brake fluid reservoir is probably a little low. Refill to top of full line. Jayhovah, wideglideleon and RightWD like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-11-2019, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
RightWD Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3 Drives: '13 370Z 6MT CP Grey Rep Power: 8	Edit: See next comment. Last edited by RightWD; 03-29-2020 at 09:12 PM. Reason: See next comment.

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need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	It's your brake fluid. Fill to full mark.

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