2007 Toyota Matrix Dash Brake Warning Light (not ABS)

2007 TOYOTA MATRIX
12,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOEVALA
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The dash brake warning light is on and I have checked the brakes and they are fine. Does anyone know what I should do to reset this light? All brakes including emergency brake are fine. Is there a switch somewhere? Any help is appreciated. Thank You.
Feb 9, 2009 at 4:57 AM
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This light indicates that the emergency brake handle is set. Try completely engaging the e-brake handle and then locking it back down. If the light remains on, the sensor connected to the e-brake handle has probably failed and needs replaced or cleaning..



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Feb 9, 2009 at 4:59 AM
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[quote:bb634c36ca="bluelightnin6"]This light indicates that the emergency brake handle is set. Try completely engaging the e-brake handle and then locking it back down. If the light remains on, the sensor connected to the e-brake handle has probably failed and needs replaced or cleaning..

Thanks. If you are referencing the red light that works fine. I failed to mention this is the yellow color light on the dash. Does this work the same way or are there sensors on the brake somewhere?


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Feb 9, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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Oh okay, sorry about that. The yellow light is a brake pad replacement reminder. It is there to let you know the brake pads are getting a little low. If the pads are not getting low then the sensor on one of the brakes may have failed. You can just disconnect your vehicle's battery for 10 - 15 minutes to reset the light. If it comes back then you may want to inspect your brake pads again or inspect the sensors and replace the faulty one.



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Feb 9, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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[quote:e67428705b="bluelightnin6"]Oh okay, sorry about that. The yellow light is a brake pad replacement reminder. It is there to let you know the brake pads are getting a little low. If the pads are not getting low then the sensor on one of the brakes may have failed. You can just disconnect your vehicle's battery for 10 - 15 minutes to reset the light. If it comes back then you may want to inspect your brake pads again or inspect the sensors and replace the faulty one.

Problem solved. Thanks for your help..



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Feb 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM