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Why does the brake light come on while driving in a 97 altima when the emergency brake isn't on?
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∙ 15y ago
I'll assume you mean the warning light in the dash. The most likely reason is that you are low on brake fluid. CHECK IT NOW!!! As well, check for any leaks in the brake lines as the fluid level should not drop low enough to set off the warning light just from worn brake pads. There could be an intermittent short in the system or a problem with the emergency brake switch but the most likely culprit is low brake fluid. So... as I mentioned...CHECK IT NOW!!! Brakes don't work well (or at all) without an adequate supply of brake fluid. And be sure to use the type recommended for your model...using the wrong type fluid can be almost as bad as having a low level over time. And cleaning up the mess caused by using incorrect fluid can get to be a bit pricey. I'll assume you mean the warning light in the dash. The most likely reason is that you are low on brake fluid. CHECK IT NOW!!! As well, check for any leaks in the brake lines as the fluid level should not drop low enough to set off the warning light just from worn brake pads. There could be an intermittent short in the system or a problem with the emergency brake switch but the most likely culprit is low brake fluid. So... as I mentioned...CHECK IT NOW!!! Brakes don't work well (or at all) without an adequate supply of brake fluid. And be sure to use the type recommended for your model...using the wrong type fluid can be almost as bad as having a low level over time. And cleaning up the mess caused by using incorrect fluid can get to be a bit pricey.
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