Flashing Emergency Brake Light

[ArgeMan]

I've gotten into the good habit (at least I hope) of engaging my 450's emergency brake every time I park. The emerg. brake light comes on as it should. When I'm on the road lately, I noticed that sometimes the light flashes intermittently when I'm braking, even though the emerg. brake has been fully released.

Do I have a loose connection or short?

Thanks.

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'80 450 SL

[sokoloff]

I think that light also indicates low brake fluid level in your reservoir.

Len

[David Langsam]

Agree, you're low on brake fluid.

[abe g]

I agree usually shows low brake fluid. however there ar 2 addittional possibilities. A) slight brake fluid leak at caliper pistons ( if brake resivoir is full) b) switch on master cylinder.On my 450 sl The switch was the culprit along with leak at caliper . Good luck Abe G