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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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i have a 98 camaro and my e-brake light will not go off. does that mean i need new pads? also my e-brake does not work.
 
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Either there is a problem with the E brake switch, or more important you have a brake system problem, such as low fluid, or unequal pressure between the 2 master cylinder sections, which would indicate 1/2 of your brakes are in trouble. Get the brakes checked out.
 
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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i just bled the breaks and it fixed it
 
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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So Z28Pete was correct in the unequal pressure response
 
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