Boeing 717

Hi guys, im still learning about my car and have a question. After i start my car i have a brake light on on the gauge and shortly after i get 4 or 5 loud beeps then the light goes out. What is it??? Problem or normal??

THANKS
JERRY

SonnyV

Jerry,

What you heard is the brake booster hydraulic pump working. How often do you hear this? After every start (like over night parking).

If your car is parked for a long time between start you might hear this, and it should operate only for a few seconds.

If you hear this everytime you start your car on daily basis, then you might have a leak on the brake booster revervoir (sp?).

Next time try to press on the brake, it will be rock hard if the pump is not working or you have a leak.

Once you start the car and start driving and you don't see the light or the beep anymore you are ok.

Sonny

Boeing 717

Thanks sonny, no it only seems to do it if i wait like a week or so to start my car again, and it does go out every time.

Staffan

Your brake fluid level is probably low, I fill mine above the _Max mark.
Don't use silicon based fluid.

JBH

Mine beeps all the time when I first start it up - it's an annunciator on the front of the dash. I have never looked at the owner's manual, but I am sure it is described in there. I ignore it because I know my brakes are solid. It is not related to brake fluid level.

Staffan

The beep is from lack of pressure in the break or clutch system, it's not normal but I wouldn't worry about it if it only happens when you car hasn't been used for a couple of weeks.