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Parking brake light comes on same time two days in a row

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Johnmo, Jan 15, 2015.

  1. Johnmo

    Johnmo Junior Member

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    went on a freeway interchange about 270 degree loop to the right then accelerated out of it and BRAKE light came on. I let off the gas, light gone.

    Same thing twice in a row. This is the light that comes on when the parking brake is activated. While the light was on, i lightly juggled the P-Brake with my foot and it did not go away.

    This has happened in the same spot two days in a row. Any ideas?
     
    #1 Johnmo, Jan 15, 2015
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    First guess: have you checked the brake fluid level? I'm wondering if the 270 loop is sloshing the fluid in the reservoir away from a level sensor long enough to trigger the light. The warning light should cover more things than just the parking brake.
     
    #2 fuzzy1, Jan 15, 2015
  3. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    It happens when the temperature is close to freezing. I've lived with it for years.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #3 bwilson4web, Jan 15, 2015
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    That is important.
    It is a brake warning light and leaving the parking brake on is just one of MANY things that will cause it to light.
    All of the other things are more serious.
     
    #4 Easy Rider 2, Jan 15, 2015
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    Yea, have a 2002 Prius, this happened to me, It seems to be I had low Break Fluid (Mechanic said corrupted to). Did a flush and new fluid and the light has not come on while driving so far. Cross fingers.
     
    #5 David Botan, Nov 22, 2018
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Our former 2003 Prius had a sensitive, level detector. So when I'd see the light come on, I'd top off the brake fluid reservoir and problem solved.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #6 bwilson4web, Nov 22, 2018
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