In most new cars the parking brake light is also activated when the linings of your brakes wear out.
The parking brake light stay lit on the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero sport the parking brake is working and you have not put the light off.
Brake fluid is low.
The light may be the low fluid level for the master cylinder also. Check the fluid level.
Check brake fluid level. Check parking brake switch- make sure it is fully depressed and has not become misaligned.
This light is for brake on/problems with the brake. Check your brake fluid level and ensure it isn't dipping below the sensor on the master brake cyllinder. I had this happen to me during winter.
AnswerIndicator light on dash? Check fluid level in master cylinderMake sure parking brake is fully releasedCheck Brake fluid levelI have a 1996 Tacoma 2.7L and my brake indicator light on the dash is always on. So- here's how to check what's wrong... Start truck, release parking brake, if light is on, push the parking brake handle in/towards dash, if light goes off then you have a bad spring (like my truck does) or the like on the parking brake handle. That's all. Sometimes when I drive, I push it in/light goes off and then the handle works it's way out again and the light comes back on.
fix the problem. if it says brake, it might also be the brake fluid level or brake shoes or pads.
The red " BRAKE " light in your dash comes on if the parking brake / emergency brake is on and also if the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder located in your engine compartment is LOW
check break fluid level
The parking brake is only ONE of the triggers for the dashboard brake warning light.Before referring you to the "Related Questions" below, I'd suggest checking the brake fluid levels.
There is a brake light switch on the back side of the brake pedal some times they stick with wear inspect that first.
Once you correct the problem the light will go off. Can be low of brake fluid, parking brake might be partially on, defective Master Cylinder, etc. Do not ignore this light as this can cause your brakes to fail.