[s-cars] Brake light stays on.

[Jack Gagnon]

Mark,

That was the first thing I checked. A matter of fact, I noticed the
resorevoir was full, not sucked down as is usually does after the bomb pumps
back up.  This leads me to believe the bomb pressure relief valve is stuck
open?

Thanks

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Strangways [mailto:Strangconst at rogers.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:04 PM
To: Jack Gagnon; S-Car-List
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Brake light stays on.


Did you check the fluids ?

Mark S
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Gagnon" <bullitt at gwi.net>
To: "S-Car-List" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:01 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Brake light stays on.


> Hello,
>
> I am having trouble with my 92 S4.  The brake light does not go off no
> mater
> how long I run the car.  It used to stay on for 10-30 seconds in the
> morning
> and then stay off for the rest of the day.  It behaved like this for about
> two-three years of use.
>
> Just yesterday, it decided to stay on for good and I don't have power
> brakes
> after the first or second application of the brakes.  I suspect the
> hydraulic pump, but the steering feels fine and I cracked the high
> pressure
> line and the fluid squirts out just fine.
>
> Could it be a stuck valve pressure relief valve in the bomb?  Is it the
> servo in the master cylinder? or is it the pump.  I can feel the brake
> pedal
> pulsate a little when the assist is used up.
>
>
> I have a bad feeling that this on could cost me a lot of money if it is
> not
> diagnosed properly.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jack
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