EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) Light Flashing

[D.J.]

Nope, no other lights.

And yours is flashing when driving ?

 

[D.J.]

Wonder if your problem is as simple as, the brake fluid level sensor is faulty, and misreporting. So the car "THINKS" it is low on brake fluid even though it is not.

 

[NS_Stinger]

Wonder if your problem is as simple as, the brake fluid level sensor is faulty, and misreporting. So the car "THINKS" it is low on brake fluid even though it is not.

The light is just on all the time now where as before it would flash while driving. My head is in the same place as yours, maybe a faulty fluid sensor.

 

[NS_Stinger]

Well I broke down and made a service appointment at the dealer. Will see how it goes. I'm expecting the absolute worst. My guess is they will say I need two new rear calipers.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Well I broke down and made a service appointment at the dealer. Will see how it goes. I'm expecting the absolute worst. My guess is they will say I need two new rear calipers.

Did your wheels lock up?

 

[D.J.]

My guess is they will say I need two new rear calipers.

Lolol. Total lack of diagnosis, and just parts cannon (throw parts at it until it's fixed)

And it will somehow cost multiple thousands of $$$

Good luck my friend. Dealer experience with Kia is NOT usually great.

Hopefully, yours is an exception.

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Lolol. Total lack of diagnosis, and just parts cannon (throw parts at it until it's fixed)

And it will somehow cost multiple thousands of $$$

Good luck my friend. Dealer experience with Kia is NOT usually great.

Hopefully,

I don't think they are that stupid. What are the chances for both rear calipers go bad at the same time?

 

[NS_Stinger]

Did your wheels lock up?

Nope but I washed the car on the weekend, drove it 35kms to work and back including stops from highway speeds and the outside of the rotor didnt sweep the old pad mark off from my wash on the weekend. Something odd is going on with those rear calipers if theyre only wearing the rear inside pads on both sides.

 

[NS_Stinger]

Lolol. Total lack of diagnosis, and just parts cannon (throw parts at it until it's fixed)

And it will somehow cost multiple thousands of $$$

Good luck my friend. Dealer experience with Kia is NOT usually great.

Hopefully, yours is an exception.

I'm not sure if you mean I'm a parts cannon or if I should become one before ever heading to a dealer. But the rear pads needed replacement and I did the rotors too because the old ones had vibes from the oem pads, thats all I've spent so far. But to be honest, Id rather parts cannon than take my car to the dealer because I flat out don't trust them.

 

[D.J.]

I don't think they are that stupid. What are the chances for both rear calipers go bad at the same time?

I don't think the dash light has anything to do with any of the calipers...

And I DO think dealer techs CAN be that stupid, with zero diagnostic skills.


Very little surprises me these days

 

[D.J.]

I'm not sure if you mean I'm a parts cannon or if I should become one before ever heading to a dealer. But the rear pads needed replacement and I did the rotors too because the old ones had vibes from the oem pads, thats all I've spent so far. But to be honest, Id rather parts cannon than take my car to the dealer because I flat out don't trust them.

Sorry, no, I was referring to a typical Kia dealership experience... they, dealership, are usually very poor at diagnosis, and they just throw parts at a problem, until it's fixed, rather than diagnosing, and replacing the correct part.

Any part you put on yourself is perfectly fine., No criticism of you or anyone trying to fix their own car.

I just get annoyed when anyone PAYs a supposed expert to diagnose an issue (dealership) and they fail to correctly diagnose the issue .

 

[NS_Stinger]

Yeah I just hope their diagnostic tool does enough work for them that it will help them sort it out. When I booked the appointment they asked if I wanted a "service #4" while its in and I declined. I checked their site and that service is $579 cad for a bunch of shit I've already done in the last 6 months.

 

[Kodiack]

I have a XTOOL A30M on its way, its suppose to be able to can read EPB codes and reset them.
Its gonna be here Saturday if you wanna read the code before you hit the dealer.

 

[JSolo]

^^Toggle/modulate abs too?

 

[NS_Stinger]

It was diagnosed as a faulty brake fluid sensor. The sensor is on backorder but its covered under warranty.

 

[D.J.]

It was diagnosed as a faulty brake fluid sensor. The sensor is on backorder but its covered under warranty.

Sweet. most likely culprit was the culprit.

Glad it has been confirmed.

 

[Kodiack]

Nice. good news

 

[G-367165]

Yup fixed 2 piston brembos. I discovered that one side has a torn dust boot that also appears to be partically melted possible from heat exposure. I'm hoping that might be the issue and will rebuild that caliper. What a wild goose chase! Im trying anything I can before going to the dealer. I dont trust them at all.

It is brake fluid level sensor just unplug it until can be replaced

 

[NS_Stinger]

It is brake fluid level sensor just unplug it until can be replaced

Then you would just get an additional dash error or just a new one haha

 

[razvan189]

It was diagnosed as a faulty brake fluid sensor. The sensor is on backorder but its covered under warranty.

I know some time has passed, but did you had this issues solved? I am in the same situation and the dealer has ordered a new sensor, hope will solve it.