A 2000 model LX Honda Accord was delivered to me last week and I just discovered the break indicator light now comes on and remain so even when driving.

Please should I be worried about this ? Does it show the break is bad

Please kindly help, It is my first car.

Thanks

Your query is not clear enough.

Is it the brake light at the car tail or brake warning light/bulb on the instrument that is lit?

Ikenna.

go and buy brake fluid, ask your mechanic to show you the compartment. top it up.

if it repeats soonest, then your brake is leaking from one of the four tyre points. the mechanic should trace the leak and you go and purchase the dissembled parts and he fixes it/them back for you....

as a new car owner, a car is very simple to understand, if you don't see it that way, your mechanic go chop you wella.

It's not advisable to just top up brake fluid without first getting the root cause which could be one of the ffg: leakage in the lines , worn brake pads and shoes (as the case may be).

Ikenna351: Your query is not clear enough.

Is it the brake light at the car tail or brake warning light/bulb on the instrument that is lit?

Ikenna.

Thanks Ikenna. I meant the warning ligjt on the intrument. Your input will be appreciated.

okpara ugo: go and buy brake fluid, ask your mechanic to show you the compartment. top it up.

if it repeats soonest, then your brake is leaking from one of the four tyre points. the mechanic should trace the leak and you go and purchase the dissembled parts and he fixes it/them back for you....

as a new car owner, a car is very simple to understand, if you don't see it that way, your mechanic go chop you wella.

Thank you bro. Will check that. Please can you give me a fore knowledge of the type of fluid to use for the model of the car?

Mc oldsoja: It's not advisable to just top up brake fluid without first getting the root cause which could be one of the ffg: leakage in the lines , worn brake pads and shoes (as the case may be).

Ok. So is there any way I can differentiate these different possibilities while driving the car? Thanks

reduced brake effectiveness for leak and increased pedal travel for pads.
If yu are a DIY person, you can carry out the inspection yourself.

If the handbrake light is lit check to ensure that d parking brake is totally disengaged, drive slowly and observe if the car drags even slightly. If it doesn't drag even after the handbrake mechanism is disengaged, then its either the wiring of the handbrake is breached or even the car has been tampered with prior to you taking delivery of the car.

Mine was on some tym bck after I changed my back break pad...
I use d same accord 2000 model...

Its either 1. D break pad was changed without it bin put back well...
2. D Calipher holding aNd releasing ur hand brake is faulty...

Fixing it may nt even take 10mins and shuld nt cost u more dan N200 4 workmanship unless if u change and buy sum oda thngs...

Cheers Mate!!!!

Mc oldsoja: reduced brake effectiveness for leak and increased pedal travel for pads.
If yu are a DIY person, you can carry out the inspection yourself.

Ok..but what's a DIY person

steffans: Mine was on some tym bck after I changed my back break pad...
I use d same accord 2000 model...

Its either 1. D break pad was changed without it bin put back well...
2. D Calipher holding aNd releasing ur hand brake is faulty...

Fixing it may nt even take 10mins and shuld nt cost u more dan N200 4 workmanship unless if u change and buy sum oda thngs...

Cheers Mate!!!!

Wow! Thanks...the break does not screech as if the pads are worn, but I feel there is sth not perfect about the handbrake. Will check it out and the fluid. Thanks

lomomike: If the handbrake light is lit check to ensure that d parking brake is totally disengaged, drive slowly and observe if the car drags even slightly. If it doesn't drag even after the handbrake mechanism is disengaged, then its either the wiring of the handbrake is breached or even the car has been tampered with prior to you taking delivery of the car.

Thank you. The handbrake light is not on..and it's always fully disengaged while I drive but I think the disengagement isnt as smooth as it should.

azat: Ok..but what's a DIY person

DIY- Do It Yourself

Mc oldsoja:
DIY- Do It Yourself

Oh! I see. I'm just a newbie in auto stuffs, but One day I will. Thanks