I have a 1995 frod bronco My warninbg light n my dash just went on what does that mean?
2007-02-05 16:48:14 · 8 answers · asked by kedz42 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it says "brakes", that means you're parking brake is partially engaged. If you parking brake is not engaged, the switch needs to be adjusted or replaced, its not a big deal though.
2007-02-05 16:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tucson Hooligan 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Different cars might have various meanings with the warning light. On one of mine, a Ford, Windstar, the light will also go one if the brakes are not adjusted properly, or any sign of brake malfunction will set it off, plus low on brake fluid will light it up. The parking or emergency brake is another cause for the light to go on.
2016-03-29 07:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You DO NOT necessarily have something wrong with anything... other than low brake fluid caused by worn brake pads / shoes. As the brakes wear, the caliper and slave cylinder fill with fluid from the reservoir.
Yes, it's a closed system, but not to the point that brake fluid can't leave the master cylinder. It has to to allow the brakes to work.
Fill the master cylinder and have the brakes checked.
2007-02-05 17:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of two thing, either the park brake is engaged partally, and setting the light off. Or the more common. The brake fluid is low. Do not top the brake fluid up as this can cause problems down the line. Take it to a garage or brake shop and have them diagnose why the fluid is low. Some of the common causes of low brake fluid is low brake pads, rotors close to discard, leaking hardwear, or shoes are low, or drums are at discard. Have brake inspection preformed as soon as possible, and have this problem diagnosed.
2007-02-05 16:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
brake fluid is low is the first check. Second check is to see why did it go low In other words, the wheel cylinders have to be checked and lines and then the master.
2007-02-05 17:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the level of the brake fluid, also You should check your brake pads in each front wheel, good luck...
2007-02-05 17:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by Ezekiel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably low on brake fluid. It must be investigated by a mechanic though because they only lose fluid when something is wrong.
2007-02-05 16:51:19 · answer #7 · answered by teef_au 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have the park brake set then you have a problem with the hydraulics. Need to get it checked NOW!
2007-02-05 16:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by mustanger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋