2000 Bravada brake light on

[82Stang]

Tried the old redneck fix of blasting down the driveway and slamming on the brakes. Did it a few times, but no difference in pedal. Got a squishy pedal, pushes down low but vehicle stops. No lights on dash, except brake light and airbag light. I can see through the rear wheels that rotors look rusty, prob not working too well. I just need to get this to pass inspection, then I can work on it as I go. Everything else works, no extra lights on and vehicle sounds pretty decent running for having 243K on it. Does a vehicle still pass inspection with the brake light on?

[Stealthee]

Have you checked your brake fluid level?

[Chris Stewart]

Get it scanned at a chain type auto parts store, let the computer tells us what's going on.

[maxwedge]

Chris, a scan does not look at brake warning lite issues unless it is abs related. You knew that. Lol

[brcidd]

Either parking brake is partially engaged, or your pressure differential switch on master cylinder is activated due to seeing a massive pressure differential in line circuits. most likely due to a leak. Look for drop in fluid and drips from under vehicle to identify leak. Corrosion makes it happen.

[Chris Stewart]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Chris, a scan does not look at brake warning lite issues unless it is abs related. You knew that. Lol

Then you'd get an ABS light too?

[maxwedge]

Yes, if the abs lite was on, then an abs function scanner would trace the component, used by a pro of course. We are fading on these forums, not like it was.

[Blue Bowtie]

I've seen a body code for a low fluid level in the past, not linked to an ABS/traction code. In this case, I'm thinking Stealthee may have predicted the problem.