Brake light comes on randomly

2003 FORD RANGER
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEVINB2733
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My brake light comes on randomly. I just replaced rear & front pads & rear drums 10k miles ago, What does this mean?
Oct 31, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi kevinb2733,

If it is the rear brake lights that are coming on intermttently, either the brake switch to pedal clearance is excessive or the switch is failing.

If it is the indicator in dash, check the brake fluid level in master cylinder reservoir.
Oct 31, 2010 at 9:57 AM
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