[Warning Light] red STOP light flashing and beeping

[gaz probert]

ive got a 2004 berlingo multispace 1.9d and just recently when i brake it beeps 3 times and the big red STOP light flashes 3 times at the same time, also the brake symbol is on until the third beep then goes out  anybody any ideas

[cancunia]

Brake fluid level?

[Trevor]

As cancunia says, top up your fluid reservoir

[THE BADGE]

Hi,
My van would also do this, particularly when going down a steep hill, when braking the Handbrake light would come up, & I would get a single 'bleep', this was due to the brake fluid being slightly low, as for the 'STOP' light showing, maybe this is an extra warning,
being a later model than mine,
hope this helps.

[jj9]

As advised check the brake fluid level.

If the level is low you need to find out why, it can be as simple as the the brake pads / brake shoes are worn down low or in the case of brake shoes (Rear Drums) it could be the self adjusters aren't working correctly.

It could also be a fluid leak from somewhere so best have a look under the car and pay attention to the wheel areas.

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[gaz probert]

Hi,
My van would also do this, particularly when going down a steep hill, when braking the Handbrake light would come up, & I would get a single 'bleep', this was due to the brake fluid being slightly low, as for the 'STOP' light showing, maybe this is an extra warning,
being a later model than mine,
hope this helps.

i topped it up and it did cure it but i wondered why it needed so much fluid and i checked the back wheels and a brake cylinder was leaking so changed it and the shoes as they were soaked, thanks for all the replys....

[jj9]

Good that you found the leak and cured it. 

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