I’ve got a 2000 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 TRD Off Road Package with a V6. I’m having the same issue. Your video reminded me of the Brake Fluid Level which was under the Max Level so I added DOT3 Brake Fluid to reach the Max Level. Turned the truck on and ensured the Emergency Brake Level was turned off. Yet my Brake Light is still on in the dash. What else could be causing it? What should I be looking for or checking? Thanks in advance.
Awesome - replaced rotors, brake pads, bled system but did not top up reservoir enough. Wondered what went wrong because brake light came on and stayed on. Watched your video and problem solved.
Just curious. Before you poured the brake fluid, you mentioned before testing sensor connection. If topping of brake fluid didnt resolve it, what would have been your next step? How would you have tested the sensor?
The fluid was at minimum, added a bit, wallah, light went off..I didn't know low fluid triggered the brake service light..I can only imagine the " brake job" my local garage would of told me it needed..TYVM for your video..
I have a 2002 manual transmission Tacoma 2.4l standard cab. Reservoir is full of fluid. After starting and releasing parking break, the light goes off appropriately. Within a few seconds, the parking brake handle wiggles back out 1/2 inch, causing the switch button under the dash to extend out, turning on the red brake light. I need to take up that slack in the cable. Do I do that by tightening the cable under the bed where it joins the parking brake actuator arm before it splits to the two rear wheels?
My 04 Tacoma has had this issue for a bit. The light would stay on despite completely disengaging the E brake. Recently it started staying on then randomly going off at times and then started flashed on when I pressed the break pedal. Checked the brake fluid level and it's above minimum but below maximum so I will try this and see what happens. Great video 👍
Thank you so much for helping me!!!!! I have a 1995 Toyota T100 that had a brake warning light that would come on. You said to add brake fluid. My fluid level was just under full level. Like you, I added fluid just above the full level and it corrected the problem!! I just spent a ton of money on this truck last month and you helping me came at a wonderful time. I said no way adding a little bit of fluid would help but it did. By the way, I am German-American and have many relatives in Germany. My brother lived there for forty years!! My father spoke to me in German all my life!!
What would you if it was the parking brake that was causing the problem? Thanks. I have that same problem, but mines is the parking brake won't completely seat.
I’ve been driving around with that light on for a long time now, and so I finally decided that today was the day to address it. I thought it was going to be a cable or something more involved, but it ended up just being low on fluid!?!? Poured in some DOT3 brake fluid and the light is gone!! Thank you 👍
I have a 2002 Toyota Taco... break fluid was low. Topped it off as suggested but still light it on. I have played with the handle to make sure it is flush but still the light is on. Any suggestions? Thanks.
my buyer saw the break warning lightt on , and on that case he does not like to buy no more, now I would like to thank u for this great video, i fix my break warning light easily, i could probably sell my truck now.
What about the same problem in a 1985 Toyota 4-Runner ? Hand brake is adjusted properly and brake fluid reservoir is properly filled and the light still stays on. Any thoughts ?
As the brake pads/shoes wear, the caliper piston properly sticks farther out of it's bore, so there is additional brake fluid used to cause that to happen, which is why the level goes down. When the pads are replaced, the mechanic then compresses the cylinder all the way back into its bore, which will cause the fluid level to rise. But yes, in some circumstances a leak in the system will cause the level to be low.
I have a problem with my Tacoma, it turns on and stays on in idle, but as soon as I put it in any gear it shuts off, my dashboard shows the ebrake is on and it doesn’t turn off. Could it be the ebrake ? Or is it the transmission?
This is the first thing I thought when he ended the video, I thought he was going to say “the light is out.......BUT let’s have a look to see WHY the level went from Max to min”. It’s a sealed unit and shouldn’t drop so drastically unless there’s a leak
Thank you, you saved the day! 2004 Tacoma - I checked the brake fluid, it was at MIN so I moved on. Greased the brake cable and replaced the stoplight switch. With the light still on I Googled "2004 tacoma brake light always on" and yours was one of the top hits. Sure enough, all I had to do was fill it to MAX and the light went out!! Thanks SO much!
I’ve got a 2000 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 TRD Off Road Package with a V6.
I’m having the same issue. Your video reminded me of the Brake Fluid Level which was under the Max Level so I added DOT3 Brake Fluid to reach the Max Level.
Turned the truck on and ensured the Emergency Brake Level was turned off. Yet my Brake Light is still on in the dash.
What else could be causing it? What should I be looking for or checking? Thanks in advance.
I had this exact problem. My fluid level was above minimum, but below maximum. I filled it up to max and voilà! The light stayed off! Thank you!
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Awesome - replaced rotors, brake pads, bled system but did not top up reservoir enough. Wondered what went wrong because brake light came on and stayed on. Watched your video and problem solved.
Just curious. Before you poured the brake fluid, you mentioned before testing sensor connection. If topping of brake fluid didnt resolve it, what would have been your next step? How would you have tested the sensor?
I'm in the same boat
Great job with this video - simple, clear, and most importantly it's correct. Thanks!
I did this on my 2001 Tacoma. Worked. Thank you. I think I overfilled too much. Oh well
The fluid was at minimum, added a bit, wallah, light went off..I didn't know low fluid triggered the brake service light..I can only imagine the " brake job" my local garage would of told me it needed..TYVM for your video..
I have a 2002 manual transmission Tacoma 2.4l standard cab. Reservoir is full of fluid. After starting and releasing parking break, the light goes off appropriately. Within a few seconds, the parking brake handle wiggles back out 1/2 inch, causing the switch button under the dash to extend out, turning on the red brake light. I need to take up that slack in the cable. Do I do that by tightening the cable under the bed where it joins the parking brake actuator arm before it splits to the two rear wheels?
I have a Tacoma and had an intermittent brake warning light. Watched video. Added fluid. Fixed!!! Thank-you!
My 04 Tacoma has had this issue for a bit. The light would stay on despite completely disengaging the E brake. Recently it started staying on then randomly going off at times and then started flashed on when I pressed the break pedal. Checked the brake fluid level and it's above minimum but below maximum so I will try this and see what happens. Great video 👍
Thank you so much for helping me!!!!! I have a 1995 Toyota T100 that had a brake warning light that would come on. You said to add brake fluid. My fluid level was just under full level. Like you, I added fluid just above the full level and it corrected the problem!! I just spent a ton of money on this truck last month and you helping me came at a wonderful time. I said no way adding a little bit of fluid would help but it did. By the way, I am German-American and have many relatives in Germany. My brother lived there for forty years!! My father spoke to me in German all my life!!
Thank you for always speaking slowly and clearly!
THANK you so much....I love your delivery, it is refreshing!
My 2004 tundra brake lights won't work?
Fuses changed: yes.
Brake switch replaced: yes.
Its either a ground problem, or frayed wire.
What would you if it was the parking brake that was causing the problem? Thanks. I have that same problem, but mines is the parking brake won't completely seat.
you are not the only one….it has parking brake warning switch…these items need to be tested…good luck !
Thanks...
Was having the same issue, almost went crazy messing with the switch...
I’ve been driving around with that light on for a long time now, and so I finally decided that today was the day to address it. I thought it was going to be a cable or something more involved, but it ended up just being low on fluid!?!? Poured in some DOT3 brake fluid and the light is gone!! Thank you 👍
you are welcome !
Same here
thank you fixed my Warning Light prolem
HaHa! Mine is on...but that's because I rotated the parking brake button to stop the headlights from coming on until I want them on ;)
You saved me at least $100, my friend. Mahalo!
2000 Taco with 105K miles... Sweet! But 2x4 is...uncivilized! :) Keep up the great work!
oh yeah !
With that mileage you could be driving it for another 15 plus years. The don't make em like that today.
These are EXCELLENT TRUCKS, I agree with you...
they are cali drivers, Rust free and 2 wheel drive what is that! lol. I bet that car will last for ever in the hands of toyota maintenance!
Thank you! I love your explanations.
So if i top off the reservoir and still have the light, it's the level sensor?
Thank you!!! It worked for me
Thanks for the nice, short, and informative video!
Thanks - light was on added fluid and it was still on but after I turned it off and moved it a couple of times it went off.
I should add - like a lot of the guys my fluid was at Minimum - Not sure what Minimum means on a Tacoma but it doesn't mean enough that's for sure.
Is this Putins right hand man
Mine was low on break fluid was low
I have a 2002 Toyota Taco... break fluid was low. Topped it off as suggested but still light it on. I have played with the handle to make sure it is flush but still the light is on. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I just paused the video and fixed mine on my 2002 Tacoma, thanks a million.
Going to try this tomorrow my friend! I always saw that it was in between min and max so I assumed it was fine! I will update tomorrow :)
Thx very much mine was just tad low light off!!!
Thanks once again! Your awesome!
you are welcome
👍thanks
my buyer saw the break warning lightt on , and on that case he does not like to buy no more, now I would like to thank u for this great video, i fix my break warning light easily, i could probably sell my truck now.
Thanks for sharing this video. Interesting video
👍thanks for sharing this video.
Thank u! Worked for me!
I love this channel
What about the same problem in a 1985 Toyota 4-Runner ? Hand brake is adjusted properly and brake fluid reservoir is properly filled and the light still stays on. Any thoughts ?
might be bad sensor, wiring....
The switch on the hand brake need to be checked.
Thanks that help me a lot
Awesome dude!
Thank you got it off with brake fluid level 💪🏻
Good advice 👍🏼
Where did the brake fluid go ? brake cylinder leak, master cylinder leaking into the brake booster ?
As the brake pads/shoes wear, the caliper piston properly sticks farther out of it's bore, so there is additional brake fluid used to cause that to happen, which is why the level goes down. When the pads are replaced, the mechanic then compresses the cylinder all the way back into its bore, which will cause the fluid level to rise. But yes, in some circumstances a leak in the system will cause the level to be low.
Thanks John
I have a problem with my Tacoma, it turns on and stays on in idle, but as soon as I put it in any gear it shuts off, my dashboard shows the ebrake is on and it doesn’t turn off. Could it be the ebrake ? Or is it the transmission?
Pull the center console. Look and see if the little button has rotated. The parking brake lever should press the button when not engaged.
Did you ever solve the problem?
Thanks
Thanks, my 1999 Tacoma brake warning light was intermittent for a long time. The brake fluid reservoir was full but not all the way.
You should of check for leaks because if it's the cause the light will come back on.
This is the first thing I thought when he ended the video, I thought he was going to say “the light is out.......BUT let’s have a look to see WHY the level went from Max to min”.
It’s a sealed unit and shouldn’t drop so drastically unless there’s a leak
That minimal level drop would point directly to brake wear
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Thank you
Thank you sir! I learned a lot from all your videos
I am very happy to hear that...
Thank you! Great video !
you are welcome
great video sir thanks!
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Thank you, you saved the day! 2004 Tacoma - I checked the brake fluid, it was at MIN so I moved on. Greased the brake cable and replaced the stoplight switch. With the light still on I Googled "2004 tacoma brake light always on" and yours was one of the top hits. Sure enough, all I had to do was fill it to MAX and the light went out!! Thanks SO much!
Very helpful, thanks
you are welcome....
thanks and I bought the sensor but it was only to put liquid for brakes haha
you are welcome
On my 2000 trd manuel trans. The brake lights stay on unless i pull the fuse