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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Question Brake light on dashboard

When my park brake is disengaged, when I am driving, I noticed that the "BRAKE" light comes on. My brakes are working fine and I always take the park brake off. Could it be that the brake fluid is low? or something more serious?? Please offer some answers to this issue. Thanks
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Could be low fluid (very likely). Could also be worn pads, improperly adjusted e-brake cable, bad switch on e-brake (not as likely).
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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My brake light would come on at WOT, replaced the pads, hasn't came back.

Check your pads, fluid, etc..
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Had the same problem when either moving fast or hard deceleration.

Fluid was low after a few years. Just fill it back up to normal level and the light will disappear.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Definitely sounds like it could be brake fluid related or possibly your pads.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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its the brake fluid, just top it off. same thing happened to me.
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