306 handbrake light flickering...

[Strutter (2)]

Hi,

Over the weekend I've noticed that when I'm driving along a right hand bend my handbrake light comes on/flickers. When I straighten up it's okay again. It is relatively intermittent, but happens more often than not.

I would 'think' this is the switch being problematic? Where is this and is there any advice anyone can share on this?

Many thanks.

 

[Norman Anthes]

Hi,

Over the weekend I've noticed that when I'm driving along a right hand bend my handbrake light comes on/flickers. When I straighten up it's okay again. It is relatively intermittent, but happens more often than not.

I don't know about the 306, but in the 205, the light also indicates, that the brake pads at the front disc-brakes are wearing thin. It might very well be, that there is some kind of a short, that lets the light flicker while cornering. Does the light come on when you step on the brakes?

Cheers

Norman

 

[Jean-Jacques Pardete]

Did you checked the brake fluid's level?

 

[Strutter (2)]

Thank you for your responses.

I have checked the brake fluid level and it is perfectly fine. The light does NOT come on when I apply the brakes. Just randomly when slowing down or more often when turning right. Where exactly is the handbrake switch?

Is it easy to access and/or replace?

Ta.

 

[DervMan]

Thank you for your responses.

I have checked the brake fluid level and it is perfectly fine. The light does NOT come on when I apply the brakes. Just randomly when slowing down or more often when turning right. Where exactly is the handbrake switch?

Is it easy to access and/or replace?

Are you sure the brake fluid is fine? On some cars, it kicks off when the level is above the minimum, so that anybody knows it needs more fluid!

 

[Norman Anthes]

Thank you for your responses.

I have checked the brake fluid level and it is perfectly fine. The light does NOT come on when I apply the brakes. Just randomly when slowing down or more often when turning right. Where exactly is the handbrake switch?

It is situated underneath the handbrake-lever. On the 205, you take the plastic-cover off, and close to the area where the brake-cables are hooked up, there is the switch.

I rather think, that you have a problem with the wires or the sensors that are connected to the brake pads on the front wheels, which are somewhat bent when cornering.

Is it easy to access and/or replace?

The switch is, but I don't think it will cure your problem, though.

Norman