Cayenne 2004 foot/handbrake warning light

Cayenne 2004 foot/handbrake warning light

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Fourcarrz

Original Poster:

23 posts

84 months

Saturday 7th October 2017
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When I release the foot brake with the hand release lever the light sometimes stays on even though the brake has released. If I pull a few times the light goes out.
Then when driving the light and audio alarm will sound and I have to release the hand lever again.
This can happen several times when driving and is disconcerting.

I think it may be a faulty micro switch on the hand lever unless anyone has a better suggestion?

Does anyone know where I can find the switch to fix or replace it?

cd1957

647 posts

175 months

Saturday 7th October 2017
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Hi this is very common on older Cayennes,replace hydraulic strut as this normally collapses.
Chris

Fourcarrz

Original Poster:

23 posts

84 months

Sunday 8th October 2017
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Hi Chris and thanks for your reply.

Where exactly is the faulty hydraulic strut attached?
Is it part of the brake unit, the foot operation lever or the hand release mechanism?

cd1957

647 posts

175 months

Sunday 8th October 2017
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Hi strut is connected to handbrake pedal assembly

Chris

Fourcarrz

Original Poster:

23 posts

84 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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Hi Chris,

Thanks for your advice the gas strut arrived today and was fitted in 15 mins.
Easy problem resolved thanks again.