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Handbrake indicator and loud noise, only apparent on hard launches, and corners..

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Old 10-19-2002, 01:25 PM
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Default Handbrake indicator and loud noise, only apparent on hard launches, and corners..

I don't know what it could be? Is the parking brake cable loose? The instrument panel light comes on and it makes a beeping noise.

How can I fix this.

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Your brake fluid is probably low.
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What would that have to do with my parking brake?
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Default You could just check your brake fluid.

That light is a generic brake system "problem" light, not just a parking brake light. If your brake fluid is low, hard acceleration will move the fluid to the rear of the reservoir and trip the low fluid sensor.
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