(T) Is the HAndbrake light also a warning light?

Sorry for ridiculous question but I have no oweners manual so can't find out like that.

The handbrake light has started staying on after the hand brake has been release. This has conicided with me replacing the Pads and Discs and a strange noise coming from the front driversside.....Gunna get it up on Axles stands and have a look tonight....

Yup, it also warns of low fluid. Check it before going anywhere.

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Hmmm thanks Rallycinq (again!!!) I'll check it.... it flickers on and off....The brakes don't feel spongey or anything like that.....ah well I'll check it.

Fluid could be a bit low, but it worries me that this is after a pad change. Usually pushing the piston back increases the quantity of fluid in the reservoir, not reduces it.
(I presume you took the cap off to release the pressure, so did you put it back on?)
Have a wee peak underneath to make sure a piston seal hasn't gone. The side with the noise might be a hint.

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Yeah cap is definitely on.... I'll have a check of the piston in the caliper tonight and see. Thanks for your help. Are caliper service kits available incase the seal has gone or is it a replacement caliper??

Your local factor should be able to get you a service kit in.

The question then becomes not so much can you fit it, but do you really know how to tell if a caliper is fubared.

Sticking piston?? ****ed seals and fluid leaking??

Possibly. As long as the bore isn't scored, it's a viable rebuild. If the bore is scored, it's possible to re-sleeve, but not commercially viable when new calipers are available.

Is that what you found?

Cheers

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Nope I haven't had a chance to check yet. Checked the Fluid level and its fine but the gubbins on top of the cap was all over the place. Put it back together and light is still on. Depending on the weather I'll try to have a look tomorrow