Brake light turning on while driving

carlos_fb · Post by **carlos_fb** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:47 am

Since yesterday my Brake light have been turning on by itself everytime I stop while driving.

Any ideas what could it be?

latief · Post by **latief** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:49 am

Low brake fluid, check it for the correct level ASAP.

Good luck

Post by **Diablo0** » Wed May 07, 2008 12:03 pm

Check you pads as well to make sure they aren't worn.

aperson · Post by **aperson** » Wed May 07, 2008 12:08 pm

Also check the e-brake too.

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Wed May 07, 2008 2:04 pm

D. All of the above

carlos_fb · Post by **carlos_fb** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:38 pm

what is the e-brake?

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:48 pm

carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?

go take it to a mechanic

mopardave913 · Post by **mopardave913** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:55 pm

it means low fluid, at least thats what that light means on a focus.

Fresh02 · Post by **Fresh02** » Wed May 07, 2008 5:17 pm

carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?

Are you serious? I know your joking. Right?

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Wed May 07, 2008 5:56 pm

Diablo0 wrote:Check you pads as well to make sure they aren't worn.

If the fluid is low, do what diablo said before you top the fluid off. Unless there are leaks, brake fluid doesnt just disappear. If your pads are worn alot, the piston will hold more fluid, causing the reservoir to not be full to the line.

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:07 pm

This seems to be common on a lot of dodge cars, and even the eclipse/talon that share the same parts. Once the pads wear down it drops the fluid, just add more and you're good.

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:17 pm

Or replace the pads?

Bacon On Wheels · Post by **Bacon On Wheels** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:04 pm

Fresh02 wrote:
carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?
Are you serious? I know your joking. Right?

Maybe he understands "Emergency Brake" over "E-brake" ---I can see that.

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:45 pm

Wenuden wrote:Or replace the pads?

True, I just thought he would have checked that already. I know my avenger would do the same thing before the pads even wore down half way.

aperson · Post by **aperson** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:59 am

Don't just top it off unless you know that there's a leak. If the brake light comes on then either the emergency/parking brake is on (or the switch is stuck) or the reservoir is low on brake fluid which could be a leak or just worn brake shoes/pads, either way theres a problem. Does the pedal feel soft or do you have to press it down a ways to get any feel?

daaboots · Post by **daaboots** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:21 am

Opi wrote:
carlos_fb wrote:what is the e-brake?
go take it to a mechanic