The parking brake is only ONE of the triggers for the dashboard brake warning light.
Before referring you to the "Related Questions" below, I'd suggest checking the brake fluid levels.
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.
probably the parking brake indicator
usually the parking brake sensor is malfunctioning [or the fluid is low check this first]
If the parking brake isn't on , check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder in the engine compartment and see if it is low
Yes , the " BRAKE " light in your dash lights up if the emergency / parking brake is on or if the brake fluid level is LOW in the brake master cylinder in the engine compartment
Check the switch and/or make sure the parking brake pedal is all the way up if it is not that might be air in your brake lines or leak
If the red " BRAKE " light in your dash is on that indicates that either your parking brake / emergency brake is on , or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in your brake master cylinder ( located in the engine compartment ) IS LOW
Defective master cylinder? Frozen caliper? Parking brake cable frozen?
The red exclamation point in a circle is the parking brake indicator.
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.
Could be, Low on brake fluid, Parking brake not fully retracted, Problem with the brake system, Have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes soon.
If you mean the warning light that shows BRAKE and has the exclamation mark underneath it that means either your parking brake is on or the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment is low