Could anyone just confirm that "if when the handbrake is raised the brake light comes on" will do for a means of testing the brake warning light. Seems logical to me - just want to be sure. SVA booked for July. Thanks. Nige

Nige,

If you mean "if when the handbrake is raised the brake warning light comes on" then this is standard practice in most production cars (and it's what I've done). If you really meant "brake light" then that is a no-no!

David

David - I do mean brake warning light - sorry my mistake. Have you passed SVA on this basis? Nige

Not yet - that's the light rapidly approaching me down the tunnel!!


David

This method is used on just about every mass produced car - except LandRovers.

Thanks guys for you knowledge. Nige

You can use the handbrake as a test for the light or you can fit a rocker switch as in old Minis as long as they are operable fromthe drivers seat.