Brake System Warning Light - Chevrolet T-Series Owner's Manual

Brake System Warning Light

Your vehicle has either hydraulic or air brakes.
Each system has different warning lights.
Hydraulic Brake System
Warning Lights
Vehicles with hydraulic brake systems have
two brake system warning lights on the
instrument panel.
When it comes on, you will also hear a
warning tone.
The BRAKE system warning light may come on,
and the warning tone may sound, when you're
turning and braking at the same time. This
is normal. See "Hydraulic Brake Systems" under
Braking on page 134.
If the BRAKE system
warning light comes on,
it means that the
fluid level in the master
cylinder reservoir is
low or there is another
problem with your
hydraulic brakes.
When this light comes on, you will also hear a
warning tone. Have the system repaired
immediately.
Both of these lights should come on briefly every
time you start your engine. If they don't come
on then, have them fixed so they will be ready to
warn you if there's a problem. If one or both of
these warning lights stay on after you start
the engine, there could be a brake problem. Have
your brake system inspected right away.
If one or both of these lights come on while you
are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or
the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take
longer to stop. If the BRAKE light is still on,
have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
Your Vehicle on page 164. See "Hydraulic
Brake Systems" under Braking on page 134 for
further information.
If the service
brakes soon warning
light comes on, it
means there may be
something wrong in the
brake system.
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