Parking Brake Light

[schnauzermom]

I have a RTS SE5 and after backing it out of garage to warm up while I put my gear on, I put the parking brake on. An orange check engine screen came on for about 5 seconds then went to normal screen. Went to work and when pushing the parking brake button an orange parking brake screen came on. Had to push the parking button a couple of times before it engaged. Sat on it for a few more minutes disengaging and engaging the parking brake and light didn't come back and parking brake worked. Went to the archives and the only thing I could find was maybe the brake fluid needed to be added. So two questions, under the seat are two filler caps, do I add fluid to both? Or might there be something else going on. I have had Spyder out only two or three times during winter on short runs. Had it out once last week and now today. Thanks in advance!!

 

[schnauzermom]

Add fluid to each if needed.
Be careful not spill any on the paint.

Thanks, I am going to try that plus see how it does riding home from work tonite....

 

[billybovine]

Brake Fluid?

I don't think there is any brake fluid involved in the Parking Brake system. It is electromechanical on the RT and separate from the hydraulic service brake, only sharing the same brake pads. Adding brake fluid will not cause any harm but I don't think it will fix anything, unless of course i am missing something.