the E-Brake light on my 96 4runner sr5 likes to randomly come on...the switch up front where the handle is not sticking or anything..i didnt know if its a sensor somewhere else or what...does anyone have an idea as to what is causing my light to come on and go off at random times?

 

I know in the older trucks and 4Runners that means your brake fluid is low. Have you checked that?

 

im 99.9% sure its full...but it does need flushed...its old fluid... dont hold me to the percent...ill check in the morning..but lets say its full.

 

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The "Brake" light does come on when the e-brake is on but also shows that there is an issue with the service brakes. Usually it is a low level of fluid. This doesn't necessarily mean that you are loosing fluid. The fluid level will get lower as the pads and shoes wear.

 

ok guys...looked at the reservoir and the fluid level is just above the min marking...i would assume during brake operation..the fluid could drop...so possibly it could trigger the switch.

 

Fill up the brake MC reservoir.

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copy that...ill get some fluid tomorrow...that lights been pissin me off haha...

 

ok...off the top of your heads...u guys think a gallon of brake fluid is enought to flush the system?...cuz its only 19 bucks here.

 

Should be enough.

 

yep...thanks guys...fluid was the issue...now...i have no lights on the dash...untill my bank 1 sensor 1 acts up again...but ill be replacing it soon enough.........