brake lights

Post by **kaukajrnkaylee** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:30 am

aloha, i have a 2007 nissan altima with 58000 miles on it and for the past couple of days my brake light has been staying on maybe less then a minute then turns off and i know the ebrake is not on. im just concerned wondering if its a serious problem. any help will be very helpful. mahalo....

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:31 am

I would think it's quite obvious that you are not in the Altima section, but since it is not, apparently, here is a link.

altima-general-forums.html

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:32 am

as in the indicator light in the dash?

I assume this happens on start up and no other time right?

Post by **kaukajrnkaylee** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:34 am

yes, sorry im new to this kind of forums its the indicator light in the dash.

Post by **Encryptshun** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:36 am

It might be that your brake light switch is sticking closed?

Post by **kaukajrnkaylee** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:36 am

and yes it happens right after i start my car.

Post by **AppleBonker** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:40 am

Are you still on the original brake pads? My guess is the fluid is low because the pads are mostly gone. This happened to me as well. Adding fluid or replacing the pads should take care of it.

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:42 am

how much you guys wanna bet kaylee is a young woman who loves her car even though it's acting up?

but yeah, I'd check fluid levels on it.

Stick around, we have a fantastic Altima forum for you to better know your car and some of the nuts that drive them !

Post by **Dattebayo** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:43 am

Brake fluid expands from heat/friction on the brake pads, cools off and contracts when car sits.

Get a brake job.

Post by **Encryptshun** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:48 am

While AppleBonker has the right idea, I wouldn't recommend adding brake fluid if you haven't changed the pads. Remember to resurface or replace the rotors too. Prolly best if you do a fluid flush as well.

Better yet, Dattebayo is right -- have an experienced mechanic do it.

Post by **kaukajrnkaylee** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:50 am

yes im a girl and i love my car but i no nothing about it when it starts acting up.. i start to worry...

Post by **AppleBonker** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:54 am

Encryptshun wrote:I wouldn't recommend adding brake fluid if you haven't changed the pads

Yeah, I didn't explain very well. If your fluid is low, there is likely a problem. Fortunately, that problem is most likely that the pads are about gone and is an easy fix. Adding fluid will make the light go off, but it doesn't resolve the problem that caused the light to illuminate in the first place. And if your rotors are anything like the ones on the coupe, it's probably a good idea to resurface them if you haven't already.

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:20 pm

kaukajrnkaylee wrote:yes im a girl and i love my car but i no nothing about it when it starts acting up.. i start to worry...

you're in the right place though, despite what some of use other users argue about and dumb comments, you'll find help and information here

as previously asked, have you ever had the brakes worked on since you've owned the car?

it wouldn't surprise me at all with that kind of mileage to still be on the original pads. (and ready for a new set to be put on)

Post by **Dittoz7** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:56 pm

Tire fluid could be low. Have you switched out the summer air for winter air in the tires?

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:00 pm

shut up

Post by **Jesda** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:22 pm

Dittoz7 wrote:Tire fluid could be low. Have you switched out the summer air for winter air in the tires?

Saved my butt last December.

Post by **SuperX** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 7:41 pm

I have a 2003 Xterra super charged 4X4! My check engine light has been on with O2 codes and Knock sensor codes.
Now my brake light sensor on the dash has been staying on after I start up. I can drive a few miles then it goes off.
It stays off till I have to park. It is an automatic. Brakes were checked. Now checking fluid but it seems to be full.
Hard to see in it, it is dark to fill line but could be stained over the years. Worried my Master cylinder is going.
Left front hub bearings replaced a few months ago, However there is still play in the wheel. Any suggestions on what's up with brake light sensor. I'm also wondering if with the age and miles 122,000+ that maybe my sensors are just starting to go. I also have been pulling a trailer!

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:09 pm

try making a thread in this forum

nissan-trucks-forum.html

Post by **kaukajrnkaylee** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:11 pm

thanks everybody for all the useful information.. yes, the only thing i did as for the brakes was get new brake pads. i have an appointment next friday for my brakes i jut didnt want to be shocked and find out that more things would be wrong with it..

as for the tire switching to winter thing i dont have to do that its summer weather here in hawaii all year round. so im all g with that. but thanks anyways...

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:14 pm

welp, if you're from Hawaii, I'd suggest you learn how to post pictures on the forum then

Post by **obstacle** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:32 pm

Jesda wrote:
Dittoz7 wrote:Tire fluid could be low. Have you switched out the summer air for winter air in the tires?
Saved my butt last December.

ditto

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:46 pm

see, it sounds like a joke, but I'll be damned if winter air isn't a lower pressure. temperature be whack.

Post by **krash** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 5:40 am

Man, that summer air keeps me PLANTED around those twisties y0.

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