Why is my brake light on in my Subaru?

Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains illuminated, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle.

Is it safe to drive your car with the brake light on?

Driving with the Brake Warning Light on should not be done as this is dangerous. It means your brakes are not working properly and need to be repaired as soon as possible.

What does brake fault light mean?

When this light comes on, it means one of two things. Either the hydraulic fluid (brake fluid) in the master cylinder is low, or the parking brake is engaged. If the system springs a leak, the fluid level will drop. A leak can cause your brakes to fail. And that’s bad.

Why is the brake light on the dashboard on?

Some cars have a common warning light for the brake system and the parking brake. If the dashboard light remains on, it’s telling you that thre is a brake system problem that could prevent you from stopping your vehicle. Turn off the engine and arrange to have the vehicle transported to your trusted mechanic.

What do you do when your emergency brake light comes on?

It illuminates to show that the parking brake or emergency brake is engaged and must be released before driving. If it remains lit after the parking brake is released or if it turns on and off intermittently while you’re driving, it means you need to add brake fluid.

Can I just add brake fluid?

Can You Just Add Brake Fluid to Your Car? Simply said, yes. Although you can take your car to an experienced mechanic to do it for you, this is something you can do on your own without too much hassle.

How long can you drive with brake light on?

There’s many factors that determine how long brake pads last after the warning light comes on, but there’s a rough estimate of around 1000 miles (1600 km) of driving where efficient braking will be maintained.

Can you just add brake fluid to your car?

Can worn brake pads cause brake light to come on?

Worn Brake Pads/ Low Brake Fluid Level As the piston extends, the brake fluid level drops which can result in the warning light being triggered. Some newer cars are equipped with a sensor at the pad which will cause the light to come on when the breaks are worn.

How long can you drive with the brake light on?

What causes the brake warning light on a Subaru?

Subaru Forester Brake Warning Light Causes 1 Brake Fluid Leak. Since you’ve already checked the emergency brake handle, now it’s time to check the master cylinder and see if the brake fluid is low or not. 2 Pressure Differential Switch. Your brake system is divided into two circuits. 3 Check the Brake Lights.

Why is my brake light not turning on?

A problem in the brake light switch defect can stop the brake lights from turning on when a driver presses on the pedal to slow down. Subaru believes certain cleaning products used inside the car can gunk up the switch’s electrical contacts.

Can you drive with a brake warning light on?

We do not recommend driving with this light on at all. Doing so may lead to injury when the brakes fail. The brake warning light indicates that your Forester has detected that one of its major brake components has failed, typically detected through a loss of pressure.

What is the TSB number on a Subaru Crosstrek?

The TSB applied to the switch (part number 83311FJ001*) found in the 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, 2012-2014 Impreza (2.0L), and the 2013-0216 XV Crosstrek (non hybrid model). The brake lights are a tell-tale sign of a brake lamp switch problem.