Thank you so much for this! My 2012 Subaru Impreza had the Brake light come on and off at random times while I was driving. Been that way for 5 months until it finally got bad enough that I decided to take a look at it. As soon as I looked at my master cylinder, I saw that I was low on brake fluid (right on the Min line.) Filled it back up and the light was gone for good.
@mrich2245
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 98 4RUNNER with the brake light on. I added a few ounces of DOT3 fluid and problem solved. Thanks!
@ryumadbear7983
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Straight to the point. No nonsense rambling of words.
@wackpackxj
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. Wifeys brake lights been on for a month. Checked the fluid. Fine jiggled the ebrake. Stays on. This happened shortly after replacing pads at all 4 corners. But the ABS light is on too. Another strange occurrence is that the pedal is soft and goes to the floor after starting and hardens up after a couple depressions. Then continues to work fine. Also feeling a bit of wobble in the pedal as I roll to a stop. Checked all hardware, all pads still covered in meat. No overheating at any corner. 2003 grand cherokee loredo 4.0
@Colombo5218
4 жыл бұрын
Superb video! You are a very gifted communicator. My 1989 E34 beeps continuously while driving. The sound stops for a few seconds on pressing the brake pedal and then starts again when I take my foot off the pedal! No one has a solution. All the best.
@sni1144
10 жыл бұрын
When ever I do a disc brake job, I cycle the pistons in and out a few times, except I open the bleeder so it also flushes out the old fluid. Cycling the piston in and out a few times seems to help remove any varnish build up that may cause the piston to hang up in the caliper and prematurely wear the new pads.
@mikelaplante7873
3 жыл бұрын
Helpful! My Windstar threw lights on everything all the time. 20 years, original owner, 60K miles, and the electronics just all started failing. My Grand Caravon just lit the brake and ABS light. Code reader showed "no codes". Fuses all intact. Here we go again.
@x21gokartracing
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, easy fix brake fluid reservoir was low
@shelvesetc7150
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Brian! I have the same problem in a Ford Taurus 2003, not anymore.
@aaronhouston1982
10 жыл бұрын
Just a general compliment. Your so good at showing how things should work and what might be wrong.. Also great at explaining how to resolve your issues. Thank you!
@briansmobile1
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron- I'm flattered
@daveradiofm
8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Wiggled the sensor on the brake fluid and it doesn't come on anymore. Thank you very much!
@edisom306
7 жыл бұрын
That's how I do it also very good but I also take the cap off The master cylinder just to make sure that the air escapes because sometimes it can put air in the brake lines not all the time but I have had it do it before I never have after I start taking the Off
@TTM719
4 жыл бұрын
When I first got my 1988 C1500 on the road 2 months ago, my parking brake light came on and didn't flash. And now it's been flashing and it's been doing it since last Tuesday.
@2LateIWon
10 жыл бұрын
Also to determine (on some cars ) if its your reservoir sensor or e-brake sensor. It should get brighter if you put the e-brake on. If it doesn't get brighter its you e-brake (switch)
@daylenjones
8 күн бұрын
Really ?
@curiosity2314
10 жыл бұрын
I have one to add to your list that happened to me recently working on my Ford Focus 2007 with rear drum brakes. The new brake drums do not come with the tone ring for ABS. learn the hard way I installed the drums without swapping over the tone ring. The dash lite up like a Christmas tree with traction control, ABS and the red brake lamp warning. Code C1235 and C1236, had me puzzled at first but with a little internet search I discovered the magnetic removable tone rings. I hope this helps others.
@bigdaddy5150sh71
5 жыл бұрын
Great! I'm going out to do this now. Light was on when I replaced my breaks. And still on. Thanks. Didn't understand why. Thank you.
@gardenstateflatlandb
3 жыл бұрын
My brake light is an enigma. Brake fluid is full and fresh. Brakes in perfect working condition. Also fresh parking brake cables. Today I swapped out the parking brake switch, and STILL have that annoying brake light on the dash. Any clues what to look for next? Thinking MAYBE the wire going to the switch? Forgot to slap the probes on it while I had the center console out. Any tips on what to check next would be much appreciated.
@nicholascooper2717
10 жыл бұрын
Like Robert said above Don't push the fluid in the line backup. Let it drain through the bleeders. You risk damaging the abs system by doing it the way you are showing
@briansmobile1
10 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you looking out for me Nick. I've heard that before, but in the thousands of brake jobs I've done this way I have a 100% success rate without damaging a single ABS system. Now muffler bearings and blinker-fluid system leaks... not so good! ; )
@pifas0813
5 жыл бұрын
thanks man i will cheke that on my expeditiom my light for the brake is on
@cabby0120
2 жыл бұрын
This is excellent information. BTW you’ve had an excellent channel for many years. I don’t know how many but congratulations on a long run.
@andrewdomenitzdmd
6 жыл бұрын
Mu toyota tundra had a plastic plate break out where a push button switch needed to be depressed in the brake pedal arm under the dash. It caused my rear brake Lights to be on all the time so you could not know if I I was braking. The brake lights in th rear were on all the time.
@baddoggie101
5 жыл бұрын
Your rear drum brakes have an automatic adjuster that works when you back up fast enough in reverse and step on the brake hard enough. Most people don't do that fast enough or hard enough to cause the adjusters to do their work hence your brake system may detect the maladjustment of the rear brakes. That happened with my vehicle. The solution is to find an empty parking lot, back up quickly (maybe 10 mph) and step on the brake hard. Repeat five times or so and the light will turn off. Worked for me.
@PreciousMetalinvest
4 жыл бұрын
Might try this, I reversed and put up handbrake... in a fast motion as I wanted to get car out of the way of the narrow road, then this problem happened
@ujayet
2 жыл бұрын
Will definitely try this
@skyleramella5728
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I've got a 1990 mazda pickup and had my hand brake engaged backed up 2 feet before I noticed. Now my brake light on dash stays on. Might try this.
@raymondsmith6943
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Friend, that's what I thought it was, because I had a full reservoir and everything else checked out. That was it ! Thanks!
@TravisHeinze
6 жыл бұрын
I have a fancy sensor in my brake fluid container, but it doesn't seem to work when I'm low.
@phillpennell311
5 ай бұрын
Interesting comment at the beginning, my 2004 MINI Cooper S has the brake booster and master cylinder directly in front of the driver on the left side 🤔
@TheMistaneff
2 жыл бұрын
Ty for the information. I'm pretty sure this is what has happened with my 05 silverado 1500. I let it sit way too long and it's having some issues. Was going to take it to a mechanic last week and the shifter linkage disconnected from the transmission so its been one thing after another
@khalonen
10 жыл бұрын
Fun thing that I've found with my Subaru about the brake fluid level: Put in new pads every 4 corner, adjust fluid the way it's exactly at top mark in the reservoir. And then when the warning light comes on for low level, you'll find out that brake pads need replacing soon. That's with STI brembos, guess the caliper pistons pull so much fluid with pads wearing out that happens. I'm thinking the engineers never thought it that way and it's just coincidence.
@dans_Learning_Curve
10 жыл бұрын
I believe the brake warning light also comes on with unequal pressure in the divided brake system. If one half of the brake system should fail, develop a leak, the light will come on.
@tymesix
3 ай бұрын
Thanks alot....exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your effort.
@izzycamaro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the good info on why the emergency brake light stays on. great job.
@ApexHotShot
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. I am glad I found your video. I spent today doing a radiator flush, new hoses and t''stat on my wife's 2002 Taurus. After I checked for leaks, I dropped it off the jacks my wife took a test drive. Well, we were almost home and she noticed the brake warning indicator light was on intermittently and then stayed on. Of course I had to explain that radiator work would not affect the brakes. The fluid level looked perfect and I was beginning to think the float switch was the issue .. until I saw your video tonight. I set the parking brake after getting the car on the jack stands to work on the cooling system. Maybe a bit too forcefully. I will check the parking brake switch in the morning. Thanks for the lead on the problem. (So, maybe my radiator work did affect the brake system.!!!).
@mohammedal-hawaj9105
8 жыл бұрын
i have same issue with my 1991 k5 blazer, which is the brake light always ON inside the dash ? any advise ? oil brake level is good
@leeenglish6176
Жыл бұрын
My brake light was on because I had removed the abs light bulb out of cluster on my 03 jeep grand cherokee. However when u remove the abs bulb light it will then cause your brake light lamp to illuminate.
@SteveRobReviews
10 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Brian - some scan tools may show a pid for a on-off signal. Seems the more toys on a vehicle requires more toys to fix them. You can never have too many toys. :)
@Hyrule2007
10 жыл бұрын
I have this problem on my 04 STi. Its not the hand brake because the brake light illuminates brighter when engaged and the master cylinder is full. Are there any other ways of finding out why its not clearing off the cluster?
@GettinJunkDone
10 жыл бұрын
On my older F150, the brake light also comes on when the alternator has failed. Learned that while driving to work a few weeks ago. Of course there are other symptoms present when this happens.
@masterjbrown
10 жыл бұрын
It could also be a bad circuit board on the cluster. I've seen this on a Ford Focus and a Ford F-150
@jamiecharlesjohnstonms6493
3 жыл бұрын
Good information!
@raymathews7035
6 жыл бұрын
Would this also cause the ABS light to come on? I notice that when you pushed on the caliper (pushing the pistons back into the caliper) so you put the brake fluid back into the master cylinder, that fluid had to go back through the ABS motor, which could clog up the fine holds in the motor and cause other problems. Don't you need to release the brake lines( loosen the fittings) so that the fluid doesn't take the chance to plug up the motor?
@danielreynolds178
Жыл бұрын
What usually makes the abs light come on is a speed sensor on the wheel bearings in the front.
@alfredogracia7014
Ай бұрын
My mom has a 2006 buick rendezvous cxl. When she starts driving it after 1min the beeping chiming noise goes off and will continue the whole time you drive unless you turn it off, also the anti lock, brake light go on, but brakes are not locked obviously... so any ideas?? I've researched these cars have A LOT of issues but I'm trying to fix these issues for her one by one. Thank you
@erikflores6092
6 жыл бұрын
my emergence break keeps coming on and off when ever it wants to. can some one tell me what that might be...?
@anthonyfili11
10 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to get a brake light that comes on because of abs light?
@Imwright720
Жыл бұрын
Npr diesel amd the switch works. It also turns on and off the lights. Cannot find any problems with it.
@hollykauitzsch3095
4 жыл бұрын
Nice details and explanations. Thank you
@daveh5912
10 жыл бұрын
I love your vids Brian, keep up the good work buddie
@damienjameszimbrick
8 жыл бұрын
Hey awesome video! I have a Ford Taurus as well and this just happened to me yesterday! My fluid is fine but that light stays on i haven't checked the plunger you showed in the video yet. But if that is the issue how would i fix it?
@AzusaMan
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Damien, did you figure it out?
@hectorrivera9497
6 ай бұрын
So the plate pushes the plunger and it shows brake. When released the plunger spring pushes plunger back out. That’s exactly what I saw happen in this video. So I’m confused as to why you say the plunger switch failed.
@donaldcoxe946
5 жыл бұрын
That's not the problem. Switch has been changed new pads and calipers. There is some other problem. I think it's in the emergency brake handle.
@deecee7447
4 жыл бұрын
You're the man dude! Thanks👌👍
@jeffrussell8051
5 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you.
@skymaine716
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video.
@tulow9425
5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR. Problem solved Very helpful mate.
@ramonmurillo1936
Жыл бұрын
Hope this helps been dealing with my break lights going on right when /(or a while after ) driving around. Considering to buy new headlights and break lights housings... doesn't feel safe to drive around most of the time ... even less in the day when I can't see my break lights going on
@cosmowarriorzero3530
7 жыл бұрын
Brake light was on the Dodge Neon my wife drives. I checked the brake fluid level and it was low. I added more fluid and the light went off, but after I pumped the brake pedal a few times after adding the fluid there was small puddles of fluid under the car in the drive. I also checked the emergency brake, but it was not in use. Curious why the fluid came out unless there was too much added. I was careful not to overfill it
@cosmowarriorzero3530
7 жыл бұрын
Also of note: When the break pedal was depressed it wasn't as tough as it has been in the past. Do I need to have them bled or is this common. It's almost as if I have to push the pedal all the way to the floor panel to get the vehicle to stop, but it gained more tension once I added the brake fluid
@cosmowarriorzero3530
7 жыл бұрын
Got it fixed. Thanx
@jamesjones6297
6 жыл бұрын
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@sheilajefferson503
6 жыл бұрын
I havea nissan Xterra, i replaced the Relay and some of the chips, n parking light still stay on and head light wont work unless i hold high eam, n i checked the break pedal and Thats fine
@camarnold1506
6 жыл бұрын
Good Informative video! I have a 05 Sebring that has the Brake Warning Light on. Cant figure out which of the two problems it is.
@jorgetrevino5757
2 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks I saw that switch off and I put it back fix it for a moment but comes the light on
@enockopoku9974
5 жыл бұрын
I had a brake light and I didn’t realize my handbrake was pulled out. Thank you for that clue. It worked for me. 👏👏👏👏👏
@pegasz
4 жыл бұрын
You beginner driver..
@lilroyyy2779
4 жыл бұрын
Enock Opoku bruh!
@joel61121
2 жыл бұрын
Well you have fix my problem thank you I was wondering why it was coming on while I was driving and then goes away and it was bcaz I replace the caliber and but never to dot3 on my container to fill it all the way to the safe fill lol
@JosephTran326
Ай бұрын
2009 Chevy uplander brake light how to fix it
@eth232
Жыл бұрын
What about the doors light on at the same time with the brake when start the engine
@jarinwilson9539
10 жыл бұрын
Just keep in mind that some MC's are finicky when it comes to forcing fluid back in them. I have seen MC's ruined because of this. Here's a tip, if you run the risk of snapping the bleeder screw off, loosen the banjo bolt and bleed it from there.
@jordandowns170
10 жыл бұрын
That still doesn't bleed out actual caliper completely... only hose and portion of caliper..need fix the actual problem. No disrespect just a tip
@nayoayala161
2 ай бұрын
This helped me 🎉😂
@davidhughes4728
2 жыл бұрын
Really love the video man keep up the good work
@annagary72
7 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much o figured out why my break light was on all of a sudden
@VWfreakVR6
10 жыл бұрын
I had a 91 mazda 626 some 12 years ago that the brake light was on and after checking everything i found out I had a stop light blown! Changed the bulb and the brake light went out. Wish more cars were like that!
@johneric3886
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work Brian's mobile one. I haven't watched some of your videos in a long time. I hope you're well. Know that I think very highly of you, and your character. Your goodness comes across in your videos. ____________I live in Ohio, and recently had a good vacation cycling up the West Coast of Florida. Jumping from hotel to hotel. _________Happy 2022 to you and your family.
@sirsweetness8332
3 жыл бұрын
There are more reasons for brake light on. I found 3 more on many different makes
@ab30494
10 жыл бұрын
of course if fails on a ford torus, everything fails on those
@snowdog90210
10 жыл бұрын
Speaking of fail... nice spelling :)
@mrblueberry3463
8 жыл бұрын
The focus is worse
@x-man5056
6 жыл бұрын
Best thing to fix a Ford Taurus is to jack up radiator cap and drive another car underneath it.
@joshuachristiansen2626
5 жыл бұрын
Except thats a subaru. I would know I drive the exact same car.
@timtremblay7730
7 жыл бұрын
Good to know - thanks.
@mauricegoz
8 ай бұрын
amazing how there were clues and i couldnt put it together
@alnuaemeaburawa7630
4 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot , that was my case exactly, its been solved.
@zeeek1
7 жыл бұрын
On my 2002 Monte Carlo either the float switch keeps sticking or the Parking brake switch system is fouled up because my light comes on intermittently. My car is know to have electrical connection issues.
@noobsybot71
3 жыл бұрын
Why use the prybar? It is so much easier to use a large "C" clamp like a 10 inch with the old brake pads to push the pistons back, also there is less opportunity for the caliper to roll on ya. Just wanted to know is all mate, maybe there is another way I haven't found yet.
@lesliem.8821
3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video. Informative and straight to the point.
@edccstudent
10 жыл бұрын
I have a question, when pressing the piston, do I need to remove the master cylinder cap? If I don't remove the master cylinder cap, isn;t there have pressure inside the system?
@johndutton4860
4 жыл бұрын
@My Daddy yes always remove the master cylinder cap when manually pushing the pistons back in
@hahajimbo1045
6 жыл бұрын
Brake light bulb fluid low
@allthingssilver7635
4 жыл бұрын
I had a brake line rupture and lost all my brake fluid. I replaced the brake line along with 3 others, bled my brake system and topped off fluid but my brake light and TC light are still on. Will they reset themselves or do I have to have them reset with a scan tool? It's been 2 days so I feel like if the lights were going to reset themselves they would have done it by now. Vehicle is a 2005 Cadillac escalade ext. My dash display also reads service brake system and stability system disabled.
@XnazxulX
4 жыл бұрын
Can the brake light come on due to transmission fluid being out? My brake light has been coming on and off and tonight my car just stopped moving when I was in drive wouldn’t even move when in reverse either.
@nayoayala161
2 ай бұрын
Super GOD BLESS YOU 3:39 BROTHER
@arikoenig4536
6 жыл бұрын
I changed my rear pads on my is 300 Lexus and now when I engage the parking brake the indicator light on the dash doesn't go on anymore any ideas?
@arikoenig4536
6 жыл бұрын
Where is the parking brake switch? Near the rear pads?
@solomonmuchanga
6 жыл бұрын
Dear, i have Lexus Is200. the brake lights on dashboard when i press emergency brake pedal, but the hand brake function quite well, when i push it on the light comes on and when i press down the lights comes down, when i press brake pedal the handbrake light comes on and doesn't switch off untill i switch off the engine... The brake fluid is Ok! please can you help to fix it?
@shitolechandru
3 жыл бұрын
While driving and stop at red signal break light notification ON and OFF after ~8 mins. Is this same issues?
@ken3marcus
5 жыл бұрын
OK, I went to wiggle the sensor on the master cylinder, and the wire was completely out there! Thanks For the video!!
@kl2469
9 жыл бұрын
Be careful with calipers. They hold tremendous force if lose. Can become projectile or smash fingers
@qwertyasdf3696
8 жыл бұрын
+Kacper Litwin thanks for the info
@brianxavier8964
3 ай бұрын
2004 tundra. Brake fluid low.....good job....
@taylorsterba1351
7 жыл бұрын
So what if you don't fix this issue will there be severe consequences and quickly or no because it's been a month and I have brake light on and I haven't fixed please respond thanks
@jimwagner417
5 жыл бұрын
No worries
@anthonydavis1320
5 жыл бұрын
My brake indicator light is on and my car won't move ..I just changed caliper and brakes and rotors
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Good tips.
@briansmobile1
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davee4990
2 жыл бұрын
Great very helpful thank you
@solophillysfinest7378
Жыл бұрын
Ok so I have a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer I just bought October 31st Halloween 2022 a little over 2months ago after a month of having the truck it started leaking brake fluid out of the left front tire my brother in law looked at at the brake pads were so worn down it was ridiculous and the caliper was blown! So I bought new brakes, rotors, and brake pads and he put them in it was good for about 2 weeks than about a week ago my car started leaking power steering fluid really bad I tried buying the power steering "Stop leak" fluid let's just say I went thru about 5 bottles in 2 days! It was leaking within 20mins of putting the brake fluid in, I took it to the mechanic because it was becoming really hard to turn the steering wheel and all and was starting to even stall, so the mechanic did a diagnostic on my truck called me an hour later and said I needed a new rack and pinion replacement and also an alignment so I said let's do it, it cost me $1400 I picked it up today all the reservoirs we're filled power steering fluid, brake fluid, everything they topped off to the max but I got in my truck to leave and noticed the red ip brake light was on, I made sure the Ebrake was all the way down and not triggering the red brake light to stay on the Ebrake was all the way down and it is completely filled with power steering fluid, and brake fluid , new rotors, brakes, brake pads, caliper, just got new rack, pinion, and alignment, so why would the red ip brake light be on? I do not understand? Someone please help me I am so stressed I don't understand and don't want to hurt anything on my vehicle by driving it but it's driving fine and nothing should be wrong? Please someone help me🙏🙏
@seventhson27
3 жыл бұрын
I had this happen to me. Was weird. The "brake" indicator would come on, but when the weather warmed up, the light would go out. Then I found this video. I checked the brake fluid and it was not low, but it was not full either. I topped off the brake fluid. Problem solved. I suspect the brake fluid level was just right on the edge of the light coming on. When the weather warmed up, the brake fluid warmed up and expanded just enough that the sensor would detect it being "good."
@Sniperssx
3 жыл бұрын
had an issue last three month get empty fluid with no evidence of lake so refill again get also empty there's no sign of lake brake light on traction control on
@briansmobile1
3 жыл бұрын
The fluid does go down and brake pads wear. There's a range that the fluid should be in that's okay. If it's empty, you have a leak. Sometimes the leak is into the cab of the car by the pedal or gets burned off in the brake drums if it's a slight leak in a wheel cylinder over time. I've also seen brake hosed with a down loop drip point that drips straight to the ground, but only under heavy braking.
@Sniperssx
3 жыл бұрын
@@briansmobile1 No lake inside or outside of the car hoses all inspected I am afraid it could lead the oil inside the engine or booster valve forced the oil into the engine the JK has only Disks no drums
@gweedomurray9923
9 жыл бұрын
Hi, Brian ! Will you be getting a better camera this year ? Did Santa leave you one ? I like your presentations but the wobbly image makes me feel like I am on acid..... again after many years of being out out it. Cheers, Gweedo (Gordon).
@StvenMalinchak
10 жыл бұрын
Good, informative video!
@senorlisenciado9924
4 жыл бұрын
Tanks man...👍👍👍
@robertgray6512
3 жыл бұрын
So... what fixed your light?
@emomisty1993
8 жыл бұрын
My brake lights work fine when my running lights are off but when you turn on the lights the brake light turn on as well
@lizandrovaldez4928
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue and i havent found the problem any luck your way? @misty gregory
@jjphank
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,helpful
@sulemanhassanali
6 жыл бұрын
My Chevy Optra/ Lacetti 2004's brake warning light comes on when I apply the brake first time after starting the vehicle and then stays on. ABS light goes off stays off once I start the engine. Can anyone help? I dont feel any problem in braking and brake fluid level is also okay. The light comes on after applying the brake and stays on. .
@tomhenderson2430
6 жыл бұрын
Alright, how about this. No lights are on when idling at a stop. As soon as the car reaches 5 mph forward or reverse the brake light comes on, the ABS light comes on and the chime and "service brake system" message come on. Then when a stop is achieved, there are again no lights whatsoever. No codes are thrown, just everything at once when the car starts moving and it remains until it stops completely.
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