Does your handbrake light have to go to get o WOF?

terry77.ta, Dec 22, 4:39am
Or does there have to be 1? Ive tryed to get my 1 in gauge cluster to light up but in the vehicles manual it says its a brake system warning light, not a park brake acivated light? will that effect getting a wof? Thanx

thewomble1, Dec 22, 6:27am
Not part of WOF check.

gazzat22, Dec 22, 4:20pm
Its just a warning that your handbrake is still on,or not completely off.Brake system warning light means,low brake fluid/blown stop light bulb or maybe worn disc pads.Havent seen a car a without a Handbrake Warning Light for years!

intrade, Dec 22, 4:26pm
ok basically if the light is on = faild wof . if its not on it is a pass. it wont be tested if it does com on or not , just if it is on= failed wof.
the reverse light is a whole different one lol we had a thread about that one and why that is not part of the wof check.

terry77.ta, May 14, 4:34am
Thanx people, Merry Kissmas! yeh, its a 1977 Pontiac Firebird & i rang AA to double check & they confirmed doznt need to go just not stay on when brake released! I should be good 2 go now! Cheers