I have a 1993 Schevy Silverado K1500 and it just started to act up on me. It is a really good truck but all of a sudden the parking brake light will come on while i am driving. The light is dim but when i push the parking brake in it is brighter and pull the release, the light will stay on but it is still dim. I just want to know if it is a bad wire or what is going on. Any info at all will help a lot.thanks
I had a similar prob on '98 Dodge Ram w/ 100k on it. The pedal assembly is worn and allows the pedal too much play and triggers the light. I pulled the pedal up into place and it's been ok.
Burned out bulb in line with hazard? Fuse blown in line with hazard? in case you have been utilising with the brake on, as you reported, then you definately've in all hazard worn down the rear brake linings quite undesirable and might verify to work out in the event that they desire exchange. as quickly as the linings are sturdy then it truly is basically a remember of fixing the park brake cable so as that the truck does not decide on the parking brake utilized. yet, in case you have rear drum brakes, it truly is going to nonetheless pass in opposite with the parking brake engaged. terrific guess is to get right into a habit of freeing the brake. attempt putting a great observe on the sunlight visor to remind your self and help build the habit.
Low brake fluid level? When was the last time you replaced your brakes? NEVER ADD BRAKE FLUID!! The brake master cylinder is designed to hold just the right amount of brake fluid for your brake system. There are two things to note. 1) As the brake pads wear out, the calipers piston has to move farther out to press on the brake pads. As the piston moves farther out, the area behind the piston becomes filled with more fluid from the master cylinder, and the level of fluid in the master cylinder goes down. When the fluid level in the master cylinder gets too low, a light should come on indicating that your brake fluid is low. That does NOT mean you need to add brake fluid. It means your brake pads are VERY close to being worn out. 2) If you add brake fluid today, and have your brakes done tomorrow, when the mechanic compresses the caliper piston ALL the excess brake fluid is going to spill out of the master cylinder all over the engine compartment and make a huge mess. Not to mention ruining your car. Just a note: Brake fluid does not evaporate. So, unless you have a leak, NEVER add brake fluid. Have your brakes serviced.
