so everyonce in awhile when i stop kinda faster than usual or take off a little faster than usual the parking brake light flashes on for a second or two, and then goes off. its done this for a couple days now, and i know that the parking break isnt on at all but any ideas on why it could be doing that? thanks

 

check your brake fluid level

 

k, is that something i can do myself?

 

There are SO many threads on this. Most likely the fluid level is fine. There is a level sensor in the reservoir, when you hit the brakes hard the fluids sloshes around and trips the sensor for a second. If the fluid is low, than go ahead and fill it up. Hopefully it is something you can do yourself.

 

ok thanks for the help

 

Yes sir.
Step 1:
Find the brake master cylinder. This is usually located under the hood on the driver's side of the car, toward the back of the engine compartment. Imagine where your brake pedal would end up if it went all the way through to the engine. The brake master cylinder is a small (about 6-by-2 inches), rectangular piece of metal with a plastic reservoir and a rubber cap on top, and small metal tubes leading from it.

Step 2:
Check your manual if you aren't sure that you've found the master cylinder. The rubber cap will usually read "use only DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed container."

Step 3:
Note that on most newer cars the reservoir is translucent and you can see the fluid level without removing the cap. There will be a "full" line, the brake fluid should be at this line.

Step 4:
In older cars (pre-1980) the brake master cylinder reservoir may be made entirely of metal so that you must take the top off to check the fluid level. The top is held on by a metal clamp, use a screwdriver to pop off the clamp and lift the lid.

Step 5:
Add brake fluid to the "full" line. Use the correct brake fluid for your car: Check the rubber cap and your owner's manual to find out what grade of brake fluid your car requires. Most cars use DOT (Department of Transportation) 3 or 4. If the reservoir has 2 parts, fill both halves.

Ps. Do you skate?

 

thanks for the input, and skate? like skateboard?
ha yeah i actually do when i can, but cant really up at school so only during the summer and on breaks

 

Yeah I noticed that when I added you on MySpace. I usually just click out, but I saw a video of stares and I was like bull that's got to be skating. Then I stared at it to make sure it wasn't like just of some pro or amateur skater. LoL

 

so i checked the brake fluid today and it was almost at the max, so i dont think that is it

anyone have any other ideas?

 

The actual sensor on your parking brake may be bad or something may be shorted out. On my dad's F-250 that happened and his parking brake light just stayed on all the time no matter what. We switched out the whole pedal assembly and it was fine.

Check your brake pads to make sure they aren't touching the rotors too. The actual emergency brake cable might have come loose and it actually is engage just a little bit to set of the sensor. It would seem like that would work all the time but idk...

I can't think of any other thing it could be. Usually this happens due to the brake reservoir like the other guys said. Hope you can get it fixed.

 

I told you theres nothing wrong man. Its just the fluid being sloshed around.