SindhiStyle

Hey guys! I have a 2009 G37xS and for the last couple days it has been doing something really weird. If off the line I go at WOT the parking brake light will come on for a few seconds and then as soon as I ease off it usually goes off. If I continue to go at WOT sometimes then I get the traction control light some of the other dash lights come on. These lights wont turn off until I restart the car.


I have already tried to push down and then release the parking brake hoping it was just slight engaged by accident while I was getting in or out of the car, but this has not helped at all.


Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? Hoping it is not an expensive fix.

speedracer g37

iTrader: (4)

Are you sure it's the parking brake light? Usually, the symptoms you describe come from being low on brake fluid.

SindhiStyle

hmm guess I will double check after work. Thanks!

ANMVQ

iTrader: (13)

Mine does it too PIA man. There is a sensor for the cable attached to the pedal, If I kick mine or grab and shake it the light goes off. :/

'11G37S

iTrader: (4)

Yup. It's low brake fluid. I've had the same thing happen to me. I took it to the dealership and they topped off my brake fluid and the problem went away.

SindhiStyle

alright I will just top it off today after work. Hopefully this is all it takes!

Thanks guys!

ANMVQ

iTrader: (13)

? Mines full. If I move my ebrake pedal around mine goes off. I'm not even moving and mine only comes on if I use the ebrake.

botlfed98

iTrader: (11)

when is the last time you changed your pads?

'11G37S

iTrader: (4)

I'm not really sure what you mean. If I barely touch the parking brake the light comes on but as soon as I depress it it turns off. My '09 was the same way.

ANMVQ

iTrader: (13)

Ah sorry man, when I release mine the light and chime still goes off, I either have to kick the back of the pedal, or reach down and grab it and move it around. I used to use the E-brake all the time I use it only once in a while.

pc77

If this happens only when you do “WOT” – when you floor the pedal, then it is the brake fluid.

Check your brake fluid level. The reservoir is at the right back, close to the windshield in an enclosure. Top it up with appropriate brake fluid (DOT 3).

With fast acceleration, I think the fluid slosh back in the reservoir, forcing the fluid level sensors to sense low levels.

It is also prudent to check the brake pads – just to make sure that the worn pads are not causing you to lose brake fluid.

It happened to me before and after topping it off with the fluid, it has been great.

botlfed98

iTrader: (11)

when is the last time you changed your pads?

BSQ60

2020

had same issue on my 2014 Q60S 6MT
Topped off brake fluid and problem went away

Thanks