Most likely you have a grounding problem in the left tail-light. See if the wire is disconnected, broken or if the grond wire connection is corroded where it connects to the body.
probably brake rotors and pads.
no, that sounds like the brakes are grinding because the are ready to be changed, check them out immediately.
A 1996 camaro has the same DISK brakes as a 2001. It does not have drum brakes.
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I have a 1994 Lexus ES300 and when my brake light came on, it meant that one of my brakes lines had busted. Eventually I had NO brakes. Not sure if this would apply to yours. Get it checked out before it is to late.
like disk brakes
drum brakes on rear of 1996 ford not disk
Sounds like the brakes are shot! At this point I wouldn't want you to drive any further than your closest repair garage.
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