Hi,

1998 CX

Yesterday the park brake light wouldn't turn off even though the brake handle was released and all the way down. I don't feel any resistance from the rear brakes when driving forward or reverse. The light will turn off when coming to a stop or when the car faces down hill. It comes back on when accelerating or facing up hill.

Current weather is snowy and about -20. I have a bunch of frost inside the car due to snow melting off my boots and freezing when the car is shut off.

Any thoughts?

s.

 

The cluster brake light serves two purposes:
1) Indicates parking brake is engaged.
2) Indicates low brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir under the hood.

Low fluid in the reservoir may indicate a fluid leak or, more likely, that the brake pads are worn down and need to be replaced.

 

Hi,

Thanks Ron. I'll check the fluid level and see what I see.

s.