Aug 05, 2022
Warning light you should never ignore – and what to do when it flashes
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IGNORING that illuminated red exclamation mark on your car’s dashboard is easy — but neglecting the alert for too long can prove costly.
The red exclamation mark on your dashboard, surrounded by a circle, is your brake system warning light.
2Closeup of car tachometer with many illuminated indicatorsCredit: GettyAn active brake system warning light means that your vehicle’s parking brake is engaged or your brake fluid is low.
Drivers that activate their parking brake facilitate their brake handle to flip a switch that triggers the warning.
Cars with low brake fluid similarly flip a switch that illuminates their brake system warning light.
Your initial reaction to a brake system warning light should include checking to see if your vehicle’s parking brake is engaged.
If your parking brake’s off, you may be dealing with worn brake pads or a hydraulic system leak from low brake fluid.
Worn brake pads deteriorate the pad’s steel backing and rotors — and rotors with extreme levels of wear will eventually lead to a driver losing control of their brakes.
A driver operating a vehicle with hydraulic system leaks risk losing part or all of their car’s braking ability.
It’s vital that you pull over to a safe area and get your car towed to a garage or service center if you see a steadily lit brake system warning.
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Flashing brake system alerts signal low or empty brake fluid or a higher-priority hydraulic system leak.
It’s essential to follow up on brake system warnings if you want to avoid higher repair costs down the line.
Most auto dealership service centers offer free multi-point inspections to bring in new service and maintenance business.
A multi-point inspection will help you identify brake system issues and any additional problems occurring within your vehicle.
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