Handbreak Light

[bristows_lad]

lexus IS200 SE 1999

i noticed it on sunday. after starting the car and taking the handbrake off the light went out.. but 5-10 seconds later it was back on telling me the handbreak was "applied" ... when it wasnt.

still doing it now. a hammer didn't fix it.... ah ha ha joke...

im assuming i should look for a switch of some sort in the handbrake area, just thought id ask just in case anyone had any ideas?

scott

[sparkystav]

it may be worn brake pads, when they get too low that light comes on.

Stav

[kam05]

Check the brake lights, betcha one them isn't working. Had the same problem a couple of years ago, in my case the rear brake light (in the rear windscreen) wasn't working. I replaced the damaged bulb- problem fixed.

Also check that there is enough brake fluid, this can cause the handbrake light to come on.

BTW- The IS doesn't have brake pad wears indicators, therefore no wear indicator light will show on the dashboard.

[sparkystav]

BTW- The IS doesn't have brake pad wears indicators, therefore no wear indicator light will show on the dashboard.

Well you learn something new everyday!

Stav

[bristows_lad]

it is the eye level break light thats out.

anyone know a good place to get a new one? eBay dont seem to have any.

[Gord]

it is the eye level break light thats out.

anyone know a good place to get a new one? ebay dont seem to have any.

Can you not, just change the bulb

[Rob]

it is the eye level break light thats out.

anyone know a good place to get a new one? ebay dont seem to have any.

i heard a rumour that you might be able to buy parts for lexus cars at a lexus dealer, but i might have been given the wrong information - its just a rumour though.

[Rory]

I heard that too, but I didn't go incase I made a fool out of myself ;)