Brake Fluid Warning Light

[Marty Funkhouser]

Has come on in a mates 56 reg VW Polo while they are out getting fish and chips - should they call a mechanic before driving home or get home and then take it in tomorrow?

car is in good nick and has had no previous problems.

[knight]

Check fluid level, could just be low

[Funky Town]

if its the same light as the handbrake its normally a low fluid level warning light, caused by the cylinders'/calipers' being moved out due to wear in the brake friction components. If thats the case its not a problem, but if its low because of a leak they should get it seen to.

Either way a fluid top up is probably whats needed.

[Marty Funkhouser]

Thats what I thought, could a be a few things but I just wanted to make sure they were'nt taking a huge risk by driving home.

[Marty Funkhouser]

UPDATE: Just checked the car and she'd left the handbrake on.

:insert sexist smiley here:

[Ben Hughes]

[dan19evans]

[jayfish]

Ah the good old Numpty Light.