Re: Audi 100 Brakes

["Small, Jason" <Jason.Small@valleylab.com>]

Bob writes:
> The brake light on my dash has been flickering when I first start up the
> car.  It progressively flickers less and less as the car heats up.
> After about 30 mins, the light doesn't come on.
> 
> My mechanic has said its the brake pad sensors.  It seems reasonable.
> When I'm on the highway, the light doesn't come on.  I'm not sure if its
> because the car is hot when I'm on the highway or if the its because the
> road is smoother.
> 
> What are your thoughts on this?

Ti writes:
> Another possibility is that your hand brake lever switch is intermittent.


You may also want to confirm that your hydraulic fluid level is not low.  I
believe this can cause the brake light to flicker or illuminate.


Jason Small
Boulder, CO
89 100q