There is a switch where the brake handle is that activates the light, check it out it may be broken, or stuck, or just need adjustment. Low brake fluid in the master cylinder will cause it as well, and is more often the problem. If you find yourself adding fluid more than once every few months, get your brake system checked for leaks.
You can adjust your parking brake by turning the parking brake adjustment bolt. The parking brake adjustment bolt is located on the parking brake pad assembly.
The 2001 Kia emergency brake can be adjusted with the emergency brake adjustment bolt. The adjustment bolt will be on the emergency brake pad.
emergency brake light stays on
You can adjust your 1989 Chevy Corvette emergency brake into different ways. The emergency brake will have an adjustment bolt on the brake pad. The emergency brake cable can be adjusted to shorten or lengthen the cable.
how to adjust the emergency brake
One possible reason is that the brake linings are worn to the point that they need to be replaced. This is meant to be an early indicator of brake wear.
Cable is rusted, bent, or hanging for some reason. Could also be the parking brake needs adjustment. The brake is not fully releasing.
Bad switch on the emergency brake handle.
Fix the emergency brake
A stock emergency brake, on a Chevrolet truck, can be released by manually disengaging the emergency brake. This can be accomplished by loosening the tension nut on the brake.
The light on the dash that says the emergency brake light is on could have burned out if it does not light up when the emergency brake is actually on. In some vehicles, this light will not light up until the car is put into gear to warn the driver that the emergency brake is still on.
you buy new emergency brake cables and put them on. you buy new emergency brake cables and put them on.