Brake Light?????

Candy and I just drove nearly 200 miles today in her 1982 400i. Most of our driving was at moderate speeds until the last 15 miles which were at freeway speeds. At the end of our drive we entered a parking garage and drove to the 3rd floor to find a parking space.

As I slowed down to turn into the stall i noticed the red brake light on, I checked the ebrake and it was not pulled up. As I slowly entered the stall I noticed the brake pedal took an incredible amount of pressure to stop the car.

After we retured to the car 3 hours later, and started it up the light was out. We then drove some 30 miles to our home and no light and we only needed regular pressure on the brake pedal.

The pads are at 70 percent front and rear, the fluid is clear and up to the correct level in the resivor. No leaks or other issues with the system that I can determine. So what the heck happened? Anyone had this happen to them. I might add the outside temps were about 75 and the engine temp was below 90 degrees.

Any Ideas??????????????

Howard and Candy Musolf
1981 308gtsi
1982 400i Cabriolet
Maserati Spider
@ many brass era cars.

 

Gee, Bundas, I did not see that on the documentation you provided, oh now I remember, you did not provide that documentation....................

You know you buy a car that is damn near 30 years old, with nearly 50,000 miles and you expect some issues. So far we have put nearly 700 miles on the Ferrari and it has been a pleasure to own and drive. After a nice ride in the 400, I go into my car barn and throw rocks at my 1981 308gtsi.................not wanting to pi** off the 308 guys, there is no comparison between the 2 cars. The 308 rides like a truck, has far more road noise and engine vibration, and much less passenger comfort than the 400.

The more I drive or ride in the 400 the better I like it. The 400 was a very special high speed road car that exudes class and excitement. I still can't figure out why the so called Ferrari experts and collectors have not discovered the quality and enjoyment of owning a 400 series Ferrari.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!!!!!

Howard and Candy Musolf
1981 308gtsi
1982 400i Cabriolet
Maserati Spider
2 many brass era cars