The brake light on my dashboard started popping on two days ago. It doesn't seem to happen at any specific time, just random and for only a few seconds.
The parking brake is down and there's nothing stuck in there causing it to pull up.

Is this a warning to check brake fluid?

 

i would venture to say yes that would be the frist thing i would ck if there was a problem with the braking system there should be more lights if the brake fluild is ok look to make shore that the sensor on the e-brake handle isnt falling off

 

My 07 tc is having a simulare problem, however it only comes on when i take off from a red light fast. As soon as let off the gas the light goes out. brake fluid is good so i'm still trying to figure this one out.

 

ck the sensor on the brake cable it sounds like when u take off it has just enough play to kick the light on it might be loose

 

its just telling you to replace your brake pads

 

check your brake fluid level....simple fix

 

... check your brake pads first.

low fluid level is caused by worn pads. if you blindly fill your brake fluid... you'll have a fun time when you replace your pads..
and/or have an even more exciting time when you replace your rotors too because of your ignorance to check the real cause of the problem.

only add fluid after you check your pads to make sure they are ok. never should you ever need to do add any brake fluid on a normal basis.

 

Yep, time to replace your brake pads. The indicator is lit because your brake fluid level is low... The fluid level will naturally get lower as your pads wear out because there's more fluid in the system as the piston extends.

Get the pads changed, you shouldn't need to add any fluid.

 

when i changed my brake pads a few weeks ago the pistons in my calipers were pushed so far out it was almost scarry... but i did not need to add fluid what so ever

 

so u all are telling me that u just jam the piston back into the caliber lol whatever u arent supose to push that fluild backwards u are to break the bleeder lose and push the piston back then refill with fresh fluild this also helps it from braking down over time because in a nut shell u are putting fresh in and getting rid of the old that is sitting in the caliber but to all there own...

 

take a big c-clamp and push the piston back into the caliper no need to open up the bleed valve it is a closed system after all... push it in slowly with the c-clamp... and you'll be fine

 

the only reason to open the bleeder valve is if you want to bleed the brakes to get any possible air out or to flush the system. If this is the OP's 1st or 2nd set of brake pads (Depending on driving habits) his fluid should be fine.

 

i no that but what i am saying is brake fluild brakes down with heat so if u loosen the bleeder and push the old out u put new in kills 2 birds with 1 stone u never have to really worry about the fluild braking down

 

^^ still unnecessary..

you're still going to need to push the pistons back in regardless.. even if you want to bleed it... and as mentioned.. it's a closed system.. unless you have the tools and preparation to do it.. you're just risking air being introduced into the system.. which is the opposite of the purpose of bleeding in the first place.

but really.. don't think there's enough miles to warrant replacing brake fluid.

 

Your brake pads are wearing. The more worn they get the lower your brake fluid gets because its using more. So basically your brake fluid is low because your pads are worn. You can still drive around on the pads. For a little longer. But add a bit of brake fluid to it and it should go away. Or let it go for some time and replace your pads. The dealership will will want you to resurface the rotors 2. Up to you on that one.

 

whatever brake fluid you add.. you'll need to take out when you replace your pads..
i wouldn't worry about adding brake fluid.

 

Just replace the pads. Don't add fluid, don't bleed the brakes. Just replace em.