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Dash BRAKE lite stays on
- Thread starter tuxxj
- Start date
jneary
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- springfield, virginia
the switch is attatched to the parking brake ratchet
NotMatt
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wenatchee, WA
Beware though, the brake light is also connected to the proportioning valve and is used to indicate a pressure imbalance from the front to rear brakes... Are your brakes feeling mushy or non-responsive? If you press hard on the brakes at a stand-still and the light goes out, then you need to check your front and rear brakes for pad wear, adjustment, etc.
- Location
- Terra Firma
The light doesn't have anything to do with shoes or pads. It indicates a malfunction in the brake hydraulic system. If you don't know how to check that, take it to a qualified brake shop or a dealer.
NotMatt
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wenatchee, WA
Eagle said:
Eagle is correct, I worded my reply wrong (left a little info out). When I tore into my brakes, not only did I find the rear shoes were completely worn to the metal linings, but that I had a leaky wheel cylinder as well, so... I would say you need an overall brake inspection, including the wheel cylinders in the rear because that is more than likely one of the problems. Also, the adjusters in the rear like to sieze up, so those need to be checked as well.
90NHXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Milton, NH
IIRC after correcting the problem you will have to practically stand on the brake pedal to shut the light off. That was something I read in a Haynes for Cherokees. They gave the exact pounds needed but I think it was the equivalent of my weight.
