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Old 06-27-2009, 02:16 PM
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Today after using my emergency brake because of being parked on a slope, I released the brake and the dash emergency light stays on. Fluid levels are good, feels like emergency brake released and brakes don't get hot. What else should look for?
 
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Put your foot behind the pedal and pull towards you just a bit. If that trips it it may just be a little loose or the spring may not be pulling it all the way out. Thats what mine does.
 
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Old 06-27-2009, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sksyhark186
Put your foot behind the pedal and pull towards you just a bit. If that trips it it may just be a little loose or the spring may not be pulling it all the way out. Thats what mine does.
+1, Ya mine too.
 
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A used car dealership owner told me to spray silicone spray on everything I could around the pedal, linkage, etc. and work it a few times. Tried it and now the light goes off.
 
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you can tighten the cable up under the truck below the tranny and stuff and that will help keep it up
 



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