I have an automatic and sometimes the e-brake light is on even though the e-brake is down... it drives normally and sometimes goes away randomly while driving. its not a concern but im just curious as to why.

 

It's just a brake light. Could be low on brake fluid, check that. Also could be a faulty switch for your e-brake.

 

Mine does that every time it gets near freezing and so does my friends. somebody bring the knowledge!

 

i had the same problem. probably the brake fluid sensor. check for any loose connections or anything obvious.

 

that could be one of a million things, such as problems with the brake master cylinder, need to replace pads, or could be as simple as low on brake fluid. check the fluid first then see if thats it

 

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it's ONLY three things that could be wrong. #1-something is wrong with brake fluid level sensor and/or circuit, #2-brake fluid is low and #3-a fault in the e-brake switch and/or circuit.

the brake pads DO NOT have any electronic sensors that can monitor wear. you just have mechanical wear indicators that graze the rotor and squeak when the pad is low.

 

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it's ONLY three things that could be wrong. #1-something is wrong with brake fluid level sensor and/or circuit, #2-brake fluid is low and #3-a fault in the e-brake switch and/or circuit.

the brake pads DO NOT have any electronic sensors that can monitor wear. you just have mechanical wear indicators that graze the rotor and squeak when the pad is low.

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very well said

 

an easy but TEMPORARY way to fix this is to remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir and then put the cap back on. i have this same problem with my g3 teg when it get's cold out. when i do this, it usually fixes the problem for about 3 months(i'm sure this will vary depending on car). i believe the only way to fix the problem for good is to replace the brake fluid sensor. i don't feel its worth it to replace, i'd rather spend the money other places.

just in case you dont know, the brake fluid reservoir is on the drivers side firewall. it has wires coming from the top of it. just unscrew and screw back on. not sure how to better describe this without a picture.

hope this helps!