When the handbrake of a car is engaged, there is usually a warning indicator light that turns on. When it lights up and you're on the road, make sure that the handbrake is fully released.

However, the handbrake indicator light can have different meanings in certain types of cars. So if the handbrake light suddenly comes on when the handbrake is down, it may not necessarily indicate a cluster malfunction.

This is because, in some types of cars, there is a sensor located in the master brake cylinder. This sensor detects the amount of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. When it reaches the minimum level, the sensor will give a warning.

Some cars indeed have their own separate warning light for the brakes. However, in some cars, especially older ones, the handbrake light is often used. Therefore, the handbrake warning light may have additional functions.

That's why if the handbrake light suddenly comes on, try feeling the car's brakes first to make sure they still feel normal. If they feel strange, such as being excessively deep, there may be a leak in the braking system.

Then, check the brake fluid level to ensure it is sufficient. A decrease in brake fluid is normal due to various factors, such as worn brake pads.

Always ensure that the brake system is in optimal condition. A well-maintained and optimal brake system will perform better with high-grip tyres from Forceum.

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Ketika rem tangan mobil aktif, tentunya ada lampu indikator peringatan yang menyala. Ketika menyala dan berada di jalan, maka pastikan kalau rem tangan sudah turun sepenuhnya.

Namun, lampu rem tangan ternyata bisa memberikan arti lain pada beberapa jenis mobil tertentu. Sehingga bila lampu rem tangan mendadak menyala ketika rem tangan turun, bisa diasumsikan belum tentu karena cluster mengalami kerusakan.

Karena pada beberapa jenis mobil, ada sensor yang berada di master rem. Sensor ini mendeteksi jumlah minyak rem yang ada pada tabung master rem. Bila sudah berada pada area batas minimum, sensor ini akan memberikan peringatan.

Beberapa mobil memang memiliki lampu peringatan tersendiri untuk rem. Namun pada beberapa mobil, terutama mobil lama, seringkali menggunakan lampu rem tangan. Sehingga, lampu peringatan rem tangan bisa saja memiliki fungsi lebih.

Karena itu bila lampu rem tangan mendadak nyala, coba rasakan rem mobil terlebih dahulu, pastikan masih terasa normal. Bila terasa aneh seperti sangat dalam, ada kemungkinan terjadi kebocoran pada sistem pengereman.

Lalu, cek isi minyak rem, pastikan jumlahnya masih cukup. Pengurangan minyak rem wajar terjadi karena beberapa faktor, misalnya kampas rem yang menipis.

Pastikan kondisi rem selalu prima. Rem yang prima dan optimal akan semakin baik performanya dengan ban berdaya cengkeram tinggi dari Forceum.