1999 Dodge Caravan Emergency Brake Light

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COACHNIC02
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If I had bad rear wheel cylinders, would this cause my emergency brake lamp to be contsantly lit? If not, what might cause this?
Mar 14, 2006 at 10:08 AM
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VANDRAGON
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sounds like a bad switch. if the park brake doesn't hold good, i could be badly worn brake shoes or the park brake linkage adjustment. i hope this helped.
Mar 18, 2006 at 3:50 AM

Suggested Repair

Check the parking brake switch. If the park brake does not hold well, inspect for badly worn brake shoes and check park brake linkage adjustment.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Dodge Caravan asked whether bad rear wheel cylinders would keep the emergency brake lamp constantly lit, and what else could cause it. The expert said it sounds like a bad switch, and that poor park-brake holding could indicate worn brake shoes or a park brake linkage adjustment issue.

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