BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

When your brake warning light is on, it could mean a number of things,

i. If the light is on all the time, it could mean you simply forgot to release the parking brake

ii. If the brake warning light remains on when the parking brake is released, it could be that the switch on the parking brake pedal or lever is misadjusted, a simple adjustment should fix the problem

iii. If the light is intermittent and seems to come on and off depending on whether the vehicle is turning, it may mean that the brake fluid level is getting low

iv. If the brake warning light is on continuously, it means that hydraulic pressure has been lost in one side of the brake system or that the fluid level in the master cylinder is dangerously low most likely due to leakage. The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked. Adding brake fluid to the master cylinder reservoir may temporarily solve the problem but if the culprit is as a result of leakage, the new fluid will soon be lost and the warning light will come back on. This problem should not be taken lightly as leakage of brake fluids can result in brake failure

A complete inspection of the brake system should be performed, places where leaks could occur includes brake hoses, brake lines, disc brake calipers, drum brake wheel cylinders and the master cylinder. Check for wet spots in this places and once it's found, it should be fixed before vehicle is driven again

WARNING; Leakage of brake fluid can contaminate brake components which can lead to uneven braking action as these components starts to slip

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