1993 Nissan Altima GXE
I am having a problem with my brake warning light (on the console), that is supposed to come on when your emergency brake is on, is always lit up, no matter what, when I start the car it comes on and stays on until I turn the car off... Any ideas?
2006-11-22 16:49:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Also, when I push on the brakes it feels like something is pushing back every few seconds.
2006-11-23 01:53:16 · update #1
Your brakes are worn out, which caused your brake fluid in the master cylinder to drop, causing the warning light to come on.
You need new brakes.
Don't just add brake fluid. Get your brake replaced.
2006-11-22 16:53:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have someone qualified check the pads for wear. If they're OK then have them bleed the system (get the air out of the system) If everything checks out it could be the rear brakes where the emergency brake is connected to is hanging up a little keeping the light on. Usually this isn't a problem at all, but have it checked out because it could be a much bigger problem. It doesn't sound like the master cylinder is bad, but it could be. Have a qualified brake tech check it out, but avoid the big brake shops unless you have unlimitted funds. Also, just check the fluid level period. It might need a little brake fluid. (Actually this is the first thing to check ) ;)
It doesn't sound serious, but have it looked at by someone who knows what they're doing. Brakes aren't a real difficult job and usually any fool can replace pads, bleed air out, etc... Just don't have any fool do it. LOL
Lights on consols are called idiot lights for a reason...A lot of times they go on for no reason and I have had brake lights that never go out and everything works fine for years.
Good luck and have someone who knows about brakes check into it.
2006-11-23 01:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by Marty A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That light is connected with your emergency brake. It's a spring (like spring inside your pen, but stronger) under the cover of the emergency brake or under the car connected to the cable that goes to the wheel. this spring will push the 2 connectors apart when you release the brake in order for the light to go off.check that.
2006-11-23 17:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by digo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air in the lines.
have some one place their on the brake and pump it 3 to 4 times and hold. then you go to the left front wheel and on the inside you will see a nut that you turn /turn it until the brake pedal goes to the floor. then tighten. go th the next wheel the [right rear and do the same thing/
then go to the right front then the left rear each wheel do the same thing and each time have your buddy press and hold the brake pedal. this is called getting all the air out of you brake lines [manually].
tou might have to do this 2 or 3 times do completely get all the air out of the lines.
2006-11-23 00:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by david_strickland31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your brake light will ALSO come on when the fluid level is wrong in your brake system, or it senses another problem.
Perhaps air in the lines, perhaps a new master cylinder is needed.
Please have your mechanic check it out.
2006-11-23 00:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check you brake fluid level
2006-11-23 00:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by ViperMax 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check the stop light switch it maybe stuck up and does not open better replace your stop light switch. stop light switch is attached to your brake pedal. it maybe mechanical switch
2006-11-23 01:05:08 · answer #7 · answered by fbros1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn your love-light on..
2006-11-23 00:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋