Why does my dashboard say brake?
When your brake light comes on, your car is letting you know that either your vehicle is low on brake fluid, the emergency brake is activated, there’s trouble within the ABS unit, or there’s a problem with the sensors. Most vehicles have a sensor that confirms whether the parking brake is engaged or not.
What does brake system problem mean?
In general, the dashboard light that indicates a problem with the brake system has an alarming red colour (depending on the vehicle model) to indicate that there is an immediate risk, potentially compromising the general safety of the vehicle. It should never be ignored.
What does the brake pad monitoring light mean?
What the brake pad wear indicator warning light means. Quite simply, when this light is on, the sensor in the brakes has determined that the brake pads are too thin. As the pad wears out, the sensor will eventually come into contact with the rotor which completes a circuit and turns this indicator light on.
Where do I find the service brake assist message?
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light for more information.
Where is the brake system warning light located?
The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light for more information.
Where is the parking brake button on a new car?
Make sure it is at the top of its travel. Tip: New vehicles may be equipped with an electronic parking brake that is engaged and released simply by pressing a button on the dashboard. The button is marked with the same symbol as the parking brake light on the instrument cluster. Press this button to release the parking brake.
How can I tell if my brake pads are wearing down?
When the brake pads wear down to a certain point, typically around 15 percent material remaining, the pads contact the sensor and the light illuminates. Step 1: Check for a Brake Pad Warning Light. If your car has this special brake pad sensor, you will see this symbol illuminated on your dashboard if your brake pads material has worn down.