The parking brake light is on and the parking
The parking brake light is on in my 2001 Kia Rio and the parking brake isn't set and hasn't been set. The level of brake fluid is slightly above minimum. It has been pretty cold during the past week and I haven't driven it during that week. Now, I get in and that parking brake light is on and stays on. What's up?
Cars & Trucks - Kia - Rio - 2001 Kia Rio
Answers & Comments
Hi from uk if as you say the brake fluid level is slightly above min ? then this is most probably the reason the warning light is on this light is also linked to both park brake when on and a visual warning via a sensor on the reservoir that brake fluid is low top reservoir up ? light should/will go off however! fluid level drops for two reasons = 1 fluid leak on b/system 2 or in your case the fluid level has dropped by displacement from reservoir to brake calipers/cylinders as the brake pads and/or shoes wear down to minimum safe thickness ? and if your car has brake pads wear indicators fitted to pads these sensors will put light on SO may i suggest you check your brake pads/shoes ASAP because if pads/shoes are very low ? you may not only damage the more expensive disc/rotors but pads may/will burn up resulting in brake failure with obvious results ? hope you heed this advice? it is for your safety and other drivers best wishes