Jump to content

Dash Brake Light Staying On


Recommended Posts

Recently, my in-dash parking brake light has decided to stay on, even when I fully release the parking brake.

Where should I start? Is there a sensor that's gone bad? It doesn't seem that the brake is still engaged, though it's possible it is slightly? I don't notice anything when driving. But, I have noticed a bit of a moan when going in reverse that I think is new.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

OK, I checked the brake fluid reservoir. I could see fluid down in it (unless it was a bubble) but it was too low to reach the Min mark on the dipstick. Is that low enough to cause the light to come on?

Regardless, I need to add some. The Autozone website says both DOT 3 and DOT 4 "fit" the car. Is there a preference and if I use a different number from what's already in there, is it a problem? I don't know what's in it right now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Odds are pretty good it has DOT 3 in it. From the sounds if things, you should take this opportunity to flush the brake lines too. Then you can be sure. Brake fluid will suck moisture from the environment and eventually rot from the inside out. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

15 hours ago, psu_Crash said:

Odds are pretty good it has DOT 3 in it. From the sounds if things, you should take this opportunity to flush the brake lines too. Then you can be sure. Brake fluid will suck moisture from the environment and eventually rot from the inside out. 

OK, I'll need to pick up a bleeder kit. Do you recommend one? The ones on the Autozone website haven't gotten very good reviews. That's the closest parts store to me.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, nc_beagle said:

OK, I'll need to pick up a bleeder kit. Do you recommend one? The ones on the Autozone website haven't gotten very good reviews. That's the closest parts store to me.

I have a home made unit that I like to use, but a mityvac will do the job too. If you are careful. The reservoir that comes with those is not real large and if you accidentally suck brake fluid into the vac pump it usually dies pretty quickly.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...