1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
142,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SETH.CORDES
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my emergency brake light is on after i stop the car then stays on till the car is shut off. then turns back on after the first time i use the brake. what would be possible problems ? or more information you would like to know.
Jul 29, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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how does the brake pedal feel?

the parking brake cable could need to be adjusted also.
Jul 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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SETH.CORDES
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i found the problem the brake line running to the rear brakes blew open.
Jul 31, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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SETH.CORDES
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i did the compression test 1- 98psi 2-100psi 3-102psi 4-99psi 5-100psi 6-101psi. that seems good i looked and it said all should be 100 psi. i had my tranny serviced and the car stays cool the temp light wont come on but when i shut the car off after driving for awhile it is boiling or bubbling in to the reserve coolant tank. what dose that mean ?
Aug 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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Do a pressure test on the cooling system.
and also do a pressure test on the cap to make sure it's holding the correct amount of pressure.
Aug 9, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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