Brake Fail warning light.

Number 6 · 22nd February 2023, 16:55

Very occasionally when I first start the car (75 Diesel) I get a "Brake Fail" warning light on the display. There does not appear to be any fault with the brakes in as much as the pads are all good and the brakes all work efficiently.. Any one any idea's as to what would cause this.

It has been probably a few years since the last time it came on. and then it will come on several time in a few few days.

trikey · 22nd February 2023, 19:47

Battery low issue, mine does this as well.

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Number 6 · 22nd February 2023, 20:26

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Originally Posted by trikey

Battery low issue, mine does this as well.

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Battery Low???

How does that affect the brake?? and why would "Brake Fail"? show. I am puzzled..

Or is it just one of the quirks of Rover/MG

patrolman pete · 22nd February 2023, 20:30

My auto Connie does this too when it's been really cold. Fine in the warmer months .

Number 6 · 22nd February 2023, 20:38

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

My auto Connie does this too when it's been really cold. Fine in the warmer months .

Mmm, now you mention that if has been a bit frosty over here

i will make a note of the weather next time it does it.

SD1too · 23rd February 2023, 07:48

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Originally Posted by Number 6

... then it will come on several times in a few days.

Hello John,

I once experienced this; an occasional and intermittent red brake warning in the message centre when the brakes were not being applied.

To my embarrassment I discovered that the fluid level in the master cylinder was close to minimum and triggering the switch unpredictably.

Ah hem ...

Simon

Number 6 · 23rd February 2023, 12:42

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Hello John,

I once experienced this; an occasional and intermittent red brake warning in the message centre when the brakes were not being applied.

To my embarrassment I discovered that the fluid level in the master cylinder was close to minimum and triggering the switch unpredictably.

Ah hem ...

Simon

Oh Dear,,,, I will have a look my level just to be safe..

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patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	My auto Connie does this too when it's been really cold. Fine in the warmer months .