it could mean that your fluid is low and that could mean a bad master cylinder
Its the parking brake light.
If you mean the brake light in your dashboard, it means that you have your emergency break on while the car is on.
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If the light is on your dashboard it would be the Anti-lock Brake System
Antilock brake system
Which light are you asking about? Dashboard location would help -- Brake lights mean the brake is being applied, but I'm sure that's not what you're asking.
In my experience I have noticed it comes on when I am low on brake fluid
I step on brakes, dashboard light comes on which says stop.
its a rear bulb failure indicator if it comes on when brake is first depressed it is a brake light bulb if it is on when you start the car it is a ride light or park light
That typically means that your parking brake is on. It could just be a faulty sensor if your brake isn't on.
This indicates the front brake pads are worn.
Check the level or brake fluid in the master cylinder Make sure parking brake is fully released