Brake light issues

Tiny
FRANZX
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It started 2 days ago the brake light start turning on and of. Now it always stays on. What do I have to do? I have checked oil and water but still on.

Is anything else I have to do or check?
Monday, November 18th, 2013 AT 2:15 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the brake light switch? It could be bad or simply out of adjustment.
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Monday, November 18th, 2013 AT 5:05 AM
Tiny
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Tx Jacob, I have called the road ssistence "just in case". And after a chek the problem was as simple as that. The brake liquid was low. I did the service like every year 2 months ago, so I think the problem is a small liking of the oil. I find that the front right tyre has a bit of oil comming out from the centre o the tyre so I wonder if that is the problem.
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Monday, November 18th, 2013 AT 5:40 AM
Tiny
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IF you have brake fluid leaking from the wheel, you need to get that fixed ASAP.
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Monday, November 18th, 2013 AT 8:16 AM
Tiny
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Is that problem really serious? What can happend? Is that a majour damage?
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Monday, November 18th, 2013 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
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If you are losing brake fluid, it will cause the system to get low again and you could lose your brakes. I would recommend that you check to confirm that is the problem.
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Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 AT 5:23 AM

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