From the symptoms you describe this sounds like the light is coming on to warn that brake fluid level is lowie not to max level hence as you accellerate fluid moves in reservor so sensor lightlights warning ? also on same circuit as the park brake on ? if fluid is low ? then either there is fluid leak on system? but more likely the fluid has been displaced from reservoir over time as the brakes pads/shoes have worn down so fluid takes up wear didtance of cyl pistons ? hope you understand? may i suggest that considering cars age/miles that you check the brakes pads/shoes are within safe limits if in doubt ? replace as thin pads will overheat quicker on braking from speed and result in brake fade or total loss of braking ? not to mention damage to the more expensive rotors thro scouring?hope you heed advice given for your own safety/peace of mind and others best wishes
Testimonial: "Thanks Silver Top! I will look into your possible solutions and provide feedback once I find out what the culprit is. Thanks again."
Hello... I would recommend checking for a frozen (stuck) rear brake, a mis-adjusted emergency brake light switch, a stuck or sticking parking brake cable or a mis-adjusted brake pedal rachet lock which is the locking mechanism that holds down the brake pedal. Remember it could be multiple problems.
Good Luck..
Mike
Testimonial: "Thanks Drumbe, I plan to look into the suggestions you provided, I will let you know what I find. Thanks again! Iggy Maryland"
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Silver Top's advice hit the nail on the head. Brake fluid was severly low causing the brake light to come on upon acceleration. Was absolutely embarrassed about figuring out that on my own. It was actually almost 3/4 of bottle low and the culprit was the left and right rear brake cylinders ($13 a piece). No evidence of fluid at first from removing the brake drum but when I removed the rubber end boots on cylinders that's when the brake fluid was noted. Replaced cylinders and bled system now the Bonny is back on the road safe and sound. Thanks again Silver Top.
Iggy
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