Why are the brake lights staying on?

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VanCamille
07/29/25 2:45pm
The reasons why the brake lights stay on are: 1. The brake pads are worn to the limit; 2. Insufficient brake fluid; 3. Short circuit in the warning circuit; 4. Damaged ABS pump; 5. The handbrake is not released or the switch is short-circuited; 6. The brake light switch on the brake pedal is damaged; 7. Short circuit in the brake light circuit. Brake lights are generally installed at the rear of the vehicle, with a red main body color, serving to alert vehicles behind. Brake lights are classified by material into gas brake lights and LED brake lights. Gas brake lights have mature technology, with glass shells, while LED brake lights use LED materials that are radiation-free, pollution-free, and have a long service life.
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