brake light wont go out?

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blazinjames

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Vancouver BC, Canada

• Dec 19, 2007

• #1

my brake light went on a week or so ago, i checked the brake fluid it was really really low, so i filled it up but the light still hasnt gone out?

what does that mean?

what can i do about it?

 

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WheelsUp

NAXJA Forum User

Location

B-Burg, VA

• Dec 19, 2007

• #2

If your fluid was that low there's a reason behind it. Check your brake pads & shoes and for any leaks in the lines or wheel cylinders.

 

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keep0njeepin0n

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Beaufort, SC

• Dec 19, 2007

• #3

x2...brake fluid won't get low unless there's a leak or needs pads or shoes or both....now, is this the brake light or the abs light?

 

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tayman

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Niceville, FL

• Dec 19, 2007

• #4

if it's the red light to the left of the wheel that says "BRAKE" here just a crazy thought..... is your e-brake handle released ALL THE WAY? if it's up just one click the light'll stay on.

 

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blazinjames

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Vancouver BC, Canada

• Dec 19, 2007

• #5

its the red light to the left, it doesnt say brake though, its a picture of a exclamation mark, and a P

ive checked the Ebrake a few times and its defiently down all the way..

so if my fluid goes down that much there must be a problem with my brakes???

thanks

 

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rcnerd

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Great White North

• Dec 19, 2007

• #6

if it runs low while you're driving you will have NO BRAKES this happened to me after jumping an s-10 it cracked a line and it was scary...if you do not understand the braking system (and it sounds like you don't ) either get help/professional help or go carefully and patiently....hopefully your e-brake is well-adjusted just in case too. it sounds like you are leaking...look 4 fluid.

 

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WheelsUp

NAXJA Forum User

Location

B-Burg, VA

• Dec 19, 2007

• #7

May be a problem with the switch for the park brake.

If your fluid is that low it is usually because you have a leak or your brakes are worn out and the pistons in your calipers are extended out pretty far.

 

Last edited: Dec 19, 2007

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tayman

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Niceville, FL

• Dec 19, 2007

• #8

blazinjames said:

its the red light to the left, it doesnt say brake though, its a picture of a exclamation mark, and a P

ive checked the Ebrake a few times and its defiently down all the way..

so if my fluid goes down that much there must be a problem with my brakes???

thanks

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