1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Brake Light on Left

1999 DODGE CARAVAN
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SSHEWELL
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Whenever I take a hard left, the Brake light on the dash comes on for a few seconds. It never happens when I make a right.

I figured it was a phantom light, but it has started to stay on longer lately.

Can anyone offer a suggestion on what might be causing this strange situation?

Thanks for your help.
Mar 20, 2006 at 4:00 AM
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VANDRAGON
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have you checked the brake fluid lately? i have the same van and as the front pads wear down the brake fluid level drops. when you make a quick turn all the fluid goes to one side. the fluid level senson is on the right side of the fluid container but my van only did it when turning left also. it could be a bad switch too. i would go out and look at mine to make sure which side the switch is on,but it is raining and very cold! so check both sides of the brake fluid container to make sure.
Mar 20, 2006 at 4:29 AM
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WIZARD7601
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i have a '00 caravan and the front brakes are worn and are squealing when driving when i make a left turn the brake light comes on to notify me that the brakes need to be replaced that could be your problem too get your brakes checked
Sep 20, 2007 at 3:10 AM

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Check the brake fluid level and inspect the front brake pads. Worn pads can lower the fluid so it shifts away from the level sensor during a hard left turn and triggers the brake light. Also inspect the fluid-level sensor or switch, and have the brakes checked if the pads are worn or squealing.

Conversation Summary

A 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan owner reported the dash brake light coming on briefly during hard left turns, never on right turns, and staying on longer over time. One reply with the same van said worn front pads can drop the brake fluid so it shifts during a turn and trips the level sensor, which may be on the right side of the reservoir; a bad switch is also possible. Another owner of a similar Caravan said worn, squealing front brakes caused the same left-turn warning and recommended a brake inspection.

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