Annoyance Tech

[dlascoskie]

2 days before a race and the stupid emergency brake light won't go out. I checked the cables, they aren't binding and the e-brake isn't on. So, it's something electrical. I'm just trying to make this a quick quick fix.........where should I check first?

 

[fastangboi]

probably the sensor that triggers the light to come on. i think its in the center console.

 

[GodAmGT00]

I don't remember if it does, but doesn't low fluid in the Master Cylinder also trigger a "BRAKE," light??



JT

 

[nwapache]

The 2 easiest checks are the switch, it could be stuck or faulty, and your brake fluid level.

 

[Dope 97GT]

+1 on brake fluid level or your pads could be worn and It made the fluid level go down thats what happened to me...changed the pads and the light went off.

 

[BooWFO]

some other things I've seen throw it.
Different size tires on a ABS car
doing a burnout in a traction Control car.

 

[Mike97gt]

check the switch on the e brake assy, in the console and the switch on the master cylinder.

 

[dlascoskie]

And the winner is......................................

The sensor unthreaded itself and was dangling, hence it was always reading "brake on" . Thanks for the quick help, it made this a snap to find and fix.