brakes?

[johnner1999]

Quick question -- has anyone had "low" brake fluid issues? A few weeks ago I noticed a light coming on while driving thru some corners (a tad on the hard side). the other day I was able to track it down to the brake light, as it is now staying on longer then before to the point now that it stays on for a sec or two after the corner.

Also the pedal feels a tad soft when used for the 1st time after not using the brakes for awhile.


I did check the brake resovoir and it shows no fluid near the "min" line. in fact I don't see any at all?



I called the dealer and they said it most likly needs new brakes? Maybe I'm just cheap - but should a modern car need a brake jon at only 22k miles (mostly highway)


any thoughts?

[VetteSlayer]

It all depends on how hard you use the brakes. I know on my mothers '05 Cobalt it has about 48K miles on the original pads.

[magnum759]

some OEM pads will wear down as little as 22k miles. Whats nice is most good brake shops will inspect your brakes free of charge, like Midas.

[minitrucker]

If the brake pads are like the crappy bridgestone tires, you probably need new pads. The set from roadrace would a good upgrade.