Toyota parking brake light always on? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

mrbill700 · 10-09-2004, 05:53 PM

1992 Toyota camry v6, The little red Brake light is always on wheter the pariking brake is engaged or nit any thoughts on this?

sushiboy · 10-09-2004, 06:09 PM

It could be an indication that one of your brake lights is out. if that isn't it, and everything seems to be working, then maybe it is time to put a piece of electrical tape over it...

zeeznutz · 10-09-2004, 07:23 PM

some cars have that when its time to change your pad.

MSD · 10-09-2004, 08:52 PM

It's possible that your cable has snagged on something and the brake atually is always on. Does the car feel slower than it was before this started? (I've seen it happen.)

Scorps · 10-10-2004, 10:32 AM

My moms Dodge Caravan had that problem...but I knew what the problem was...when I pushed the brake the pedal went to the floor, it was out of brake fluid...check your levels.

DEI37 · 10-10-2004, 01:37 PM

Yup, brake fluid level could be low, there could be a leak in the system, or the brake switch could be bad, too.

Imhotept · 10-10-2004, 03:59 PM

YOu said the light is always on when the parking brake is on?

It supposed to do that. Called an idiot light, so grandma doesnt go down the road with the rear brakes on fire from running with the parking brake on.

Let the parking brake off and it goes out right? Working perfectly.

mazak · 10-10-2004, 07:26 PM

check, to be sure the brake is off. and no drag while car is moving,and that the fluid level is right. deoes the car grind when tying to stop?

get back to us!!

MrFlux · 10-10-2004, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imhotept

YOu said the light is always on when the parking brake is on?

It supposed to do that. Called an idiot light, so grandma doesnt go down the road with the rear brakes on fire from running with the parking brake on.

Let the parking brake off and it goes out right? Working perfectly.

No, what he said is it's on whether the parking brake is on or not. I know it's hard to read the post because of the terrible spelling, but you could at least make an attempt to try and read it.

TheClarkster · 10-10-2004, 10:57 PM

My '97 Tacoma does the same thing.
I've just learned to ignore it after a while.

merkerguitars · 10-10-2004, 11:43 PM

Mine on my car will come on for the following reasons, parking brake is on, low fluid, or the master cylinder bit the dust

Elitegibson · 10-11-2004, 08:22 AM

I had a '95 Geo Prizm (Toyota Corolla) and the brake light stayed on until I got new brake pads, then it worked correctly.

godxzilla · 10-13-2004, 08:19 PM

I drive a tacoma and consider myself a pretty well versed toyota mechanic.

It is your brake fluid level. Just pop the cap, and fill it until full. The brake light will go off.

Mike

http://www.nc4x4.com/mike

DEI37 · 10-14-2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elitegibson

I had a '95 Geo Prizm (Toyota Corolla) and the brake light stayed on until I got new brake pads, then it worked correctly.

That most likely happened because the fluid got low, and when you replaced the pads, and pushed the pistons back in, the fluid level went up.

10-09-2004, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrbill700 Upright	Toyota parking brake light always on? 1992 Toyota camry v6, The little red Brake light is always on wheter the pariking brake is engaged or nit any thoughts on this?

10-09-2004, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
sushiboy Tilted Location: In Obama's neighborhood	It could be an indication that one of your brake lights is out. if that isn't it, and everything seems to be working, then maybe it is time to put a piece of electrical tape over it... __________________ -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.12 GO d++ s--:+ a- C+ U--- P-- L- E-- W++ N- o-- K- w O- M+ PS PE++ PGP- t- 5-- X R- tv+ b- DI+ D+ G e* h---- r+++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

10-10-2004, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Yup, brake fluid level could be low, there could be a leak in the system, or the brake switch could be bad, too. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

10-10-2004, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
mazak Crazy Location: louisianna	check, to be sure the brake is off. and no drag while car is moving,and that the fluid level is right. deoes the car grind when tying to stop? get back to us!! Last edited by mazak; 10-10-2004 at 07:32 PM..

10-10-2004, 10:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheClarkster Very Proud of Ya Location: Simi Valley, CA	My '97 Tacoma does the same thing. I've just learned to ignore it after a while. __________________ Do not speak Latin in front of the books.

10-09-2004, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
zeeznutz Upright	some cars have that when its time to change your pad.

10-09-2004, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	It's possible that your cable has snagged on something and the brake atually is always on. Does the car feel slower than it was before this started? (I've seen it happen.)

10-10-2004, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	My moms Dodge Caravan had that problem...but I knew what the problem was...when I pushed the brake the pedal went to the floor, it was out of brake fluid...check your levels.

10-10-2004, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Imhotept Upright	YOu said the light is always on when the parking brake is on? It supposed to do that. Called an idiot light, so grandma doesnt go down the road with the rear brakes on fire from running with the parking brake on. Let the parking brake off and it goes out right? Working perfectly.

10-10-2004, 11:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Mine on my car will come on for the following reasons, parking brake is on, low fluid, or the master cylinder bit the dust __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

10-11-2004, 08:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	I had a '95 Geo Prizm (Toyota Corolla) and the brake light stayed on until I got new brake pads, then it worked correctly. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

10-13-2004, 08:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
godxzilla Crazy Location: Columbus, OH	I drive a tacoma and consider myself a pretty well versed toyota mechanic. It is your brake fluid level. Just pop the cap, and fill it until full. The brake light will go off. Mike http://www.nc4x4.com/mike