My brake light is on (the e-brake one)

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Feb 28, 2010 | 04:18 PM

mrmikey32

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From: Lake in the hills,IL

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

My brake light is on (the e-brake one)

And the ebrake is not engaged. Im thinking its a bad switch. But i am not 100% sure. Is the brake light also used for a bad brake system on these?

Oh, and its a 1992 jeep cherokee sport.

thanks

Feb 28, 2010 | 09:47 PM

IT'S AN XJ THING

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From: KEIZER, OR

Year: 97

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I've seen this happen when either two things have happened. Extremely low brake fluid in the resov. Or bad brake switch. Check them out and let us know

Feb 28, 2010 | 10:54 PM

firstime00XJ

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Year: 2000

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Also, low brake fluid can be caused by bad brake pads/rotors or shoes/drums. So, check out your brakes to see if they need to be replaced.

Feb 28, 2010 | 11:11 PM

mrmikey32

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yeah.... ive been meaning to replace a front caliper.

Feb 28, 2010 | 11:19 PM

keith two tone cherokee

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wher is the brake switch because mine has been doing this brake fuilds fine and my brakes are to

Feb 28, 2010 | 11:57 PM

IT'S AN XJ THING

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it's up the brake pedal. just look under the dash up there. you'll see it

Mar 1, 2010 | 12:19 AM

mrmikey32

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Originally Posted by IT'S AN XJ THING

it's up the brake pedal. just look under the dash up there. you'll see it

the ebrake switch is under the dash? that is the first time i have ever heard of that

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Mar 2, 2010 | 02:20 AM

IT'S AN XJ THING

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no...the brake switch for the brake peddle.

Mar 2, 2010 | 02:21 AM

IT'S AN XJ THING

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the e-brake one is in the center cons.

Mar 2, 2010 | 10:56 AM

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That Jeep Guy XJMJ

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any lift??? if you lift it without adjusting the tension strap in the tunnel.... sometimes (takes more than a 3" lift) when your suspension drops it will engage the e-brake a little bit and it will stick