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92CamryLE · 02-08-2002, 05:27 PM

i've noticed that when i press on my brakes really hard, my check oil light comes on and then wehn i easy up off the brake, it goes away. i checked all my fluids they are all good. wats going on

SpectraBlueCam · 02-09-2002, 01:15 AM

I can tell you with a great deal of certainty that adding brake fluid will solve this problem. When you press the brake pedal, brake fluid travel down to the pistons to clamp down the brake pads. The volume of fluid necessary to do this is inversely proportionate to the thickness of your brake pads.

When you check your brake fluids, probably the brake pedal is not depressed. That is why the level is within spec at that moment. But when the brake fluid leaves the tank when you press the brake hard, it triggers the low levels sensor.

This is an omen that you have brake pads which may need changing soon.

SpectraBlueCam · 02-09-2002, 01:16 AM

In addition:

I think you mean the ABS light instead of the "check oil" light.

When getting brake fluid, remember to check the owner's manual for the proper specs.

92CamryLE · 02-09-2002, 10:09 AM

i bought my camry used. it didn't come with an owners guide. I'll have y brake pads changed. hope its not too much

and it is the check oil light
looks like an oil pan thingie with a drop of something leaving

the ABS only comes on when the car is first turned on

SpectraBlueCam · 02-09-2002, 01:36 PM

If it's the check oil light, then ignore everything I said.

Check for leaks and do an oil change.

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