worn out brakes will cause this allowing the pistons not to return to correct adjustment.loose parts inside brake drum from will also cause this so if you inspect rear brakes with brake drum removed and this is not the problem, your master cylander is bad and not allowing fluid to return to resevoirr, therefor still keeping brakes expanded if this is the problem the it will get worse each time u use brakesuntill they stay locked up and you cannot move vehicle get brakes checked yesterday
It means there is brake problem somewhere, maybe the back brakes.
You have a problem with the brakes, have a mechanic check it out soon before you have no brakes.
no , there is a problem
Change your brake rotor and brakes. problem solve
Spongy brakes are caused by air in the brake lines.
Air trapped in the brake lines. Bleed your brakes and that will solve the problem.
This could mean that the light is out on the brake light. It could be a circuit is not connecting properly. Check to make sure all your lights are working properly. If its still on you should have it checked as it might be a electrical problem instead. == Answer ++ It could also mean you have a problem with your master brake cylinder. You should have your brakes checked out before you have trouble stopping.
use your emergency brake if in motion, if not in motion get new brakes!
Light is usually comes on, when there is a problem with pressure in brake lines. Inspect the brake fluid level, and check for leaks.
Check the switch at the brake pedal, it is what makes the brakes come on, it may be malfunctioning.
If you mean the brake itself, the parking brake lever pulls on the cables which attach to the rear brakes and manually tighten up the rear brake shoes. If the brake isn't working either a cable has broken or the problem is in the rear brakes.
The rear brakes will lock when there isn't enough weight in the rear of the vehicle, the surface is loose (like a gravel road), or they [the brakes] are applied to heavily. Newer vehicles with anti-lock brake systems (ABS) should not have this problem.