Just got an 83 toyota 4x4, after it was smogged the brake light started doing this thing where it wont go all the way off, it just gets a little dimmer when you put the E-brake in, WTF?

Also, are any of you in Oakland CA? Recommend a good mechanic?

 

Check brake fluid.

 

i have the same problem on my 91. i think it has something to do with pressure diffrences in the brake system... although that could just be a 2nd gen thing... do you have a sensor on the top of your resevior... if you unplug that does it go away?

 

+1. My fluid was right on the "low" line, so as the truck warmed up the brake light would eventually turn off. Top it off and hope you don't have a leak somewhere.

 

Also if there is a charging problem the charge and brake lights will come on, if your charge light is burnt out this could be the problem.