Check brake fluid level in master cylinder Make sure parking brake is fully released warning light comes on because there is a fault in the brake system. you need to go to a mechanic before the brakes fail
If your vehicle has separate dash panel warning lights for brakes and emergency brakes, then the e-brake light being on while not engaged may indicate that the e-brake switch may be maladjusted or faulty. If the brake warning light is on, it may indicate a brake fluid leak, or in some cases, low brake fluid levels in the reservoir. If your vehicle has a shared warning light for e-brake and brake warning, all causes listed above could apply.
Brake fluid in reservoir below acceptable level.
Check for a loose connection Check for a loose fuse in the fuse box Check for an open wire in the brake light circuit
YES-IF IT has a vaccume booster & not Hydro or air brakes
if its burnt out, replace it, if not, check the wireing
Low brake fluid possible
that light is the low coolant warning light
Check your brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment when it is low your brake warning light will come on
This light is trying to tell you that your brake fluid may be low. Check your brake fluid and fill if it needs it.
b/c light fool
If nothing is holding the pedal down then the brake light switch is at fault.
If the light is in the center of what looks to be a tire with tread then it is the low tire pressure warning light. If the light is in the center of a symbol that looks like this (o) then that is the brake light warning. It can mean your parking brake is on or there is a problem with the brake system. Check the level of the brake fluid in the master cylinder resivoir.
The red " BRAKE " warning light in your dash comes on if the emergency brake / parking brake is on , or if the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder ( located in your engine compartment , near the firewall , on the drivers side of the engine compartment ) IS LOW
By repairing the problem. Low brake fluid, defective master cylinder, etc.
Check brake fluid level in master cylinder Check to make sure parking brake is fully released
The transit brake warning light, on a Ford, can be reset by changing the brake pads. If the warning light is still on after changing the brake pads remove the fuse for 10 seconds.
If your vehicle has separate dash panel warning lights for brakes and emergency brakes, then the e-brake light being on while not engaged may indicate that the e-brake switch may be maladjusted or faulty. If the brake warning light is on, it may indicate a brake fluid leak, or in some cases, low brake fluid levels in the reservoir. If your vehicle has a shared warning light for e-brake and brake warning, all causes listed above could apply.