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Old 02-28-2010, 04:18 PM
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Default 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.

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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
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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.
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yeah.... ive been meaning to replace a front caliper.
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wher is the brake switch because mine has been doing this brake fuilds fine and my brakes are to
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it's up the brake pedal. just look under the dash up there. you'll see it
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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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no...the brake switch for the brake peddle.
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the e-brake one is in the center cons.
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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
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no lift, and plenty of fluid...

ill take apart the center console later
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