hi forum, i also have a brake light on dash that stays on. when i lift the emergency brake theres tension but i don't think the brake is actually working cause the car moves ? i did pull the plug by hand brake for now and the light went out. temp. fix.......... any ideas

 

It is the brake light, not the ABS right? I wouldn't ignore a brake warning. And I assume you have already checked the brake fluid.

Try the emergency brake again, it is hard to release. Make sure it is pulled up ALL the way and then release it. Worth a try.

 

hi mike, yes it is the emergency brake and fluid is full. light did go out for a short while when i kept lifting handel up and down for awhile but it came beck on.

 

The operation of the parking brake is different than most other cars.

To properly release the parking brake you must keep your finger on the button while pulling the handle until it is under significant tension. Then while still under tension, release the button.

Likewise to set it, the button must be pressed while pulling the brake.

 

The Parking Brake is fully mechanical and independent of the hydraulic main braking system. Application of the Parking Brake causes the rear cables to pull on the expander levers and the expander lever mechanism rotates on a pivot pin to force the brake shoes outwards to contact the rear brake discs.

The Brake Warning Light has a dual function:

1. lights up if the ignition is ON with the Handbrake applied
2. indicates low brake fluid

As you have eliminated brake fluid and determined the light is being triggered by the Parking Brake, the warning light switch must be sticking or broken. This is bolted to the lever and is available separately (see item 3):


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Provided you are operating the brake correctly and there genuinely is a fault, the mechanism should be checked and adjusted promptly as the parking pawl in the transmission is not safe to hold the vehicle on an incline.

Graham