What light comes on when a car is low on brake fluid?
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Generally, the parking brake light will come on, which is the same light that illuminates when you engage the parking brake after parking. This is because there is a fluid level sensor in the brake fluid reservoir that detects the amount of brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the position of this sensor, it indicates that the brake fluid is low, alerting the driver to check the brake system. Common reasons for low brake fluid include: Brake pad wear: Excessive wear of the brake pads can cause the brake fluid level to drop. Fluid leakage: There may be a leak in the brake system, such as in the pipelines, wheel cylinders, or master cylinder.