Dodge Caravan 1997 - Brake light comes on during driving

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by john smith, Jan 28, 2005.

  1. john smith

    john smith Guest

    Hello,

    I have 1997 dodge caravan. The "!Brake" light comes on the dash borad panel
    once a while for few seconds and goes away by itself. It is the same light
    when you apply parking brakes.

    I'm just wondering if this light have any other meaning other than that the
    parking brake is engaged. I have don't usually use parking brakes when is
    parked on flat surface. Probably, last time I used it would have been 2-3
    weeks ago or more.

    Any suggesions to trouble shoot it?

    Should I be worried about it? I.e. something wrong with the braking system?

    Thank you.
     
    john smith, Jan 28, 2005
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  2. john smith

    maxpower Guest

    The brake fluid in the master cylinder is probably low, If it is, you may
    want to have your brakes pads/shoes checked for wear. If the linnings are
    ok, just top the fluid off.
    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    maxpower, Jan 28, 2005
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  3. john smith

    john smith Guest

    Thanks maxpowser. I'll have the brakes checked. The reservoir on my van is
    at a place where it is almost imposible to check how much low it is. But I
    have to find a way to look into this other than removing the hood from the
    van:)
     
    john smith, Jan 29, 2005
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  4. john smith

    maxpower Guest

    But I

    THIS IS A CARAVAN RIGHT??? it shouldnt be hard to check the fluid on this
    van, unless it has been converted in such a way. The master cylinder is on
    the drivers side up top.
     
    maxpower, Jan 29, 2005
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