What Causes the Dashboard Brake Light to Illuminate?

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Mateo
07/30/25 9:10am
When the brake pedal is pressed and the dashboard light comes on, it may indicate a brake pad warning. Typically, this indicator light remains off. However, when there is a fault with the brake disc or excessive wear, the light will illuminate, signaling the need for repair. A detailed inspection at a service center is recommended. Below is an introduction to brake warning lights: 1. Red: This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle should not be driven, usually indicating low brake fluid or the handbrake not being fully released. 2. Yellow: This is a warning light, but less severe, allowing the vehicle to continue driving, though immediate inspection is required. Issues may include insufficient brake pad thickness or ABS system failure. 3. Green: This is an indicator light. In automatic transmission vehicles, to prevent accidental gear shifting, there is a brake lock that engages when the brake is not pressed, locking the gear and illuminating the green light on the dashboard. Pressing the brake will turn off the light, and it will not illuminate while driving.
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