Parking Brake light problem

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Daniel, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. Daniel

    Daniel Guest

    Does anyone have a simple fix for the parking brake light coming on and off (and the brake is not engaged) - but mostly on. Is there a simple mechanical sensor switch that I can replace, or is this a major fix? Have a 1999 Dodge Caravan with the 3.0 V6 - with 112,000 miles on it.

    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    Daniel, Oct 18, 2008
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  2. Daniel

    Joe Pfeiffer Guest

    Coincidentally, somebody asked almost exactly the same question the
    other day. That isn't just a parking brake light, it's also a
    general-purpose brake system status light, and it's telling you that
    there is something wrong somewhere in your brake system (more
    specifically, it's saying there's a lot more fluid being applied in
    one half -- either front or back -- than the other). You need to take
    it to a brake shop Now.
     
    Joe Pfeiffer, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. Daniel

    who Guest

    I'd check the brake fluid level.
     
    who, Nov 29, 2008
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  4. Daniel

    Bret Guest

    I also have a '99 caravan 3.0, and have had this happen 2 or 3 times. Always
    the fix has been to check and top off the brake fluid. This has worked for
    me every time.
     
    Bret, Nov 29, 2008
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