Re:89 Milano ARC - Brake Sensors

[kari.kirvesoja@domain.elided]

It's probably the brake light switch.
Check for more infomation
/alfa/FAQ/164/notes_40.htm#brake

Kari Kirvesoja

>Okay, I thought that I would resolve this issue by simply adding brake
>fluid to the m/c in my 1989 Milano.... Of course, nothing is ever as
>simple as it seems!  First, the symptoms - the ARC panel lights for
>both "brake" and the brake light indicator come on when the brakes are
>not being applied.  Once I apply the brakes, the lights go out.  My
>diagnosis - brake fluid low.  Well that cured the problem for about
>five days.... now it is back, brake fluid level is near the 'max' mark.
>Brake lights all work. Possibly a faulty sensor?

>I purchased a replacement master cylinder brake fluid resevoir and when
>comparing it to the one in the car, noted that there is a 'tube' that
>seems to attach to the clutch m/c - do I need to puncture the 'tube' so
>that fluid flows through the line?  How big a diameter is required? Nip
>the end off? Puncture? 

>Any and all advice appreciated.

>John Wright
>aka alfamilano@domain.elided
>San Francisco
>89 Milano Gold - planning to be around 30 years from now!
>69 GTV - still going strong after its 30yrs!  Just 'freshened up' -
>paint, interior and all

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