ebrake light turns on during braking

[denniegst]

Yesterday I notice that after I apply a moderate amount of pressure on the brake pedal my ebrake light comes on during the braking and then turns off once I let off the brake pedal. No driving issues or differences has been notice since this occur. Any ideas?

 

[hubz91talontsi]

Lol have you checked your fluid?

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Yeah dude, you're almost out of fluid. Either you have a slow leak (caliper or wheel cylinder), or your pads are almost gone (all your fluid is in your calipers).

 

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

Like they said. You are low on fluid. I had the same problem and it turned out to be a leak at my master cylinder. Check for paint coming off of the brake booster under the master cylinder to rule out this one.

 

[98GSXtreme07]

+3 on this. That's what mine did. I had a slow leak in the caliper which became worse over time. Check your fluid and check around your wheels and see if you notice any fluid around there.

 

[Defiant]

Also be advised that looking through the translucent reservoir can be misleading, as the dropping fluid level will pull down the rubber membrane with it, and make it appear that the level hasn't lowered.

Don't spill any on the paint.