E-Brake Light
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cw4rdmn
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E-Brake Light
My e-brake light is working, but too much, its on as soon as i turn the key on no matter if the brake is on or not, any suggestions?
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1970 F-100 4x4 (Mine)
1972 F-100 (Dads)
1970 F-100 4x4 (Mine)
1972 F-100 (Dads)
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SteveC
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Re: E-Brake Light
that is a light tellign you the the valve on the brakes is not centered.. most of the time its just stuck and takes a bit of work to recenter. or maybe possible that you have a leak and that you need to service the brakes.
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1967 f-100 4x4
1969/72 f100 351w EFI m5r2 5 speed
1988 ford f150 xlt lariat
1961 VW Beetle (wifes car)
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WOOOT!! i passed my mechanics classes. Now working as a mechanic and waiting to go for my ASE certifications.
1967 f-100 4x4
1969/72 f100 351w EFI m5r2 5 speed
1988 ford f150 xlt lariat
1961 VW Beetle (wifes car)
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papabug71
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Re: E-Brake Light
The light is an indicator that there is an imbalance in line pressure front/rear. It isint an E brake light as these era trucks didnt have one 
It basically means something is wrong with your brakes.
Try bleeding the brakes at all 4 corners. If that doesnt clear it up, then like SteveC said, the switch might be stuck and/or in need of replacement. The switch is located in the distribution block on the drivers side framerail, right under the steering column or so.
It basically means something is wrong with your brakes.Try bleeding the brakes at all 4 corners. If that doesnt clear it up, then like SteveC said, the switch might be stuck and/or in need of replacement. The switch is located in the distribution block on the drivers side framerail, right under the steering column or so.
Matt
1971 F-100 Sport Custom - My grandpaws truck
Been in the family since 10/3/'71 (Brand spankin' new)
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fordman
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Re: E-Brake Light
when you turn the ignition on the light should come on. but go off after the truck starts. if it doesnt go off then like as was said above the brakes have a imbalance in the hydralic brake fluid system.