2000 PRADO, Just changed my back brake pads,bled the whole system, took it for a test run.the brake system warning light is on and the brakes are spungy and the peddle sinks to the floor.Followed the gregorys to the letter.Does my prado have ABS? Any advise welcome,Im stuck on the farm without a car.
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Thanks Stormy, I'd been wondering what was up with mine since i bled my rear brakes.
The handbrake light was on and i thought it must probly be the handbrake switch is r.s.
But after reading this thread i re-checked the fluid level, topped it up, and hey presto........ no more annoying light!
Trap for young players - it's the newest vehicle i've owned so all these warning gadgets are a spinout at times!'00 KZJ95 Prado GXL
3.0L turbo diesel, 5 speed, white, BFG All Terrains, TJM steel bar, custom built side steps/brush rails, Pioneer headunit, GME TX 3220, dual batteries, 600W hardwired inverter, nightvision lights, rhino racks.
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Yes whilst it has never happened to me yet, a few have posted the issue before & for some reason it stuck in my head. Recently I had a mate with a 90 series doing the same thing, but only that the light would come on under heavy breaking. Sure enough the fluid was marginally low.
CheersRichard
2011 GXL TD Auto Prado Silver
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Re: Brakes warning light on.
Similar thing also happened to me. When accelerating hard, brake warning light would flash on momentarily. Also happened when climbing steep hills. Brake fluid was near but not below low mark. It appears that the sensor was becoming uncovered during climbing/ accelerating. Topped up fluid, no more warning light. Wish all problems were that easy to fix.Work is interrupting time for Trips and Mods
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This sometimes has happened to me as the brake pads wear. It normally occurs as I change from 1st to 2nd. Sure enough, it is marginally low brake fluid.Michael and Kelly
[SIZE=1]1999 Prado Snowy 3.4L petrol, Ultimate Suspension 50mm lift (2013)[/SIZE][SIZE=1], BFG A/T, bull bar, winch, Twine hot water shower, home made rear drawers, Shippshape car top tent, UHF radio, tablet GPS & Navman GPS (both running OziExplorer)[/SIZE][SIZE=1], Spot 1, solar panel, second battery, inverter, Engel fridge and more[/SIZE]
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yep had the same on mine when I hit the brakes or steep inclines would come on for a second then go off. topped up the fluid and light was gone. doesn't need to be at the low mark for it to happen I just make sure to keep it at the full mark and all is good.97 Prado RV, hurricane headers 2 1/4" system, GME UHF,safari snorkel,waeco 8l as centre console, ARB ROOF RACK,2.5m & 1.2M awnings, OME suspension, rock armour sliders, dual battery, 9500lb winch 265/75/16 Hankook muddies and a long bloody wishlist
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