The brake warning light has two main causes: parking brake left engaged, or a serious brake system fault such as critically low brake fluid.
🚗 Can You Continue Driving?
Only if parking brake was the cause. Otherwise stop driving immediately.
🔧 Repair Difficulty
Low to High
⚠️ Possible Causes
Parking brake not fully released
critically low brake fluid
brake fluid leak
worn brake pads
brake system fault
✅ Recommended Actions
1First check if parking brake is fully released.
2If light remains on while driving, stop safely immediately.