>Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 22:01:01 -0700 >From: Steve Sherman <spsherm@ibm.net> >Subject: 5K Brake Warning Lite > >My wife's 86 5KCSTQW just started to show the brake warning lite. When my '87 5kcstq showed that warning light, the rear brake pads were gone within a week, which was how long the mechanic had to book the job ahead. That was about 500 miles.