Check the level of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. If it is low that will illuminate the brake light also. If it is low on brake fluid it's time to have the brakes serviced.
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.
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The brake light on most vehicles is not only an indicator that the parking brake is on, but that there is a problem with the system.
2 things could be the problem. If the "Brake" light is on that usually comes on when you set the parking brake then it could be the brake fluid is low. Check that. If it is the "Brake Lamp" light then check your brake lights. 1 of them could be out.
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Is the brake fluid level LOW in the brake master cylinder in the engine compartment ?
usually the parking brake sensor is malfunctioning [or the fluid is low check this first]
It's broke! ======================================================== Or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder ( located in the engine compartment ) is LOW * the first answer is not mine , the 2nd answer is , Helpfull
Check the brake fluid level in your brake master cylinder in the engine compartment ( the brake light also comes on if the parking / emergency brake is applied )
Bad switch. Easy fix- cheap part!
Low brake fluid and the parking brake being on are the two most common causes.
It could be one of serveral things. - Low brake fluid. - Parking brake is on or slightly on. - If the brake pedal has been pushed all the way to the floor. Check the fluid and parking brake first then go to plan B.