Have an old mid-70's Vette that I only take out in Spring/Summer..> Typically every 2 or 3 yrs, the front rotors would leak after sitting thru> the winter. So last year I put stainless calipers on the front. Just took> it out, pedal felt a little mushy, and half way around the block, the> warning light came on. Before, usually when I would look under the car, I> could see fluid on one of the tires and it was obvious where the leak was.> Master cylinder does not appear to be leaking. I short stroked the pedal 8> or 10 times to pressurize, and the light went out. The master cylinder has> one end full, the other about 3/4 full. I'll check for spray or leaks on the> tires again later ..or 2nd test drive ..or pull the wheels when weather> warms up..> Question: Could lack of brake use be enough to cause the brake light to> come on ...just the first time out?

Question: Could lack of brake use be enough to cause the brake light to> come on ...just the first time out?

"M.Burns" <mhburns@yahoo.com>­ wrote in message> news:WX1_d.33964$Az­.13133@lakeread02...­>

I agree with Mike. Something is wrong and it needs to be dealt with.> It can be the master cylinder itself leaking, but since you see fluid on

of the tires, it is most likely that you have a leak in the brake line or

the caliper assembly.>

You can usually smell brake fluid inside the cockpit if the master