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2000 Oldsmobile Alero service brakes light

Tiny
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  • 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
The service brakes light came on
I checked the front and rear brakes.
The back brakes needed changing
I put knew rotors and brake pads on that I purchased from Parts source

after the job was complete I reset the service light button.
The light would not go out
I then disconnected the battery cable for a few minutes
and then reconnect it
afyer goung for a test drive the service brakes light came on in a few minutes
I did have a little problem getting the calipers over the emergency brake on the back right hand side

How can I get the brake service light to stay off?
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 AT 3:12 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fluid level in the master and fill to line! DOT3 ONLY!
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 AT 3:31 PM
Tiny
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I have already done that.
It is not the problem
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 8:07 AM
Tiny
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This is the RED light on the dash? The only other thing that will cause JUST that light is going to be the parking brake switch.
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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Where is the parking brake switch and what do I do to fix it?
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 1:48 PM
Tiny
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That depends on fi you have a pedal for it or a hand pull in the middle? The switch will be on the end or contact point, when the lever is at the off, or rest position, try pushing the contacts closed, if the light goes out, the parking brake needs adjustment to tighten the cables, or a cable replacement might be needed!
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 2:11 PM
Tiny
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I checked the switch on the brake pedal. The alarm light did not go out on the dash.
Took the back wheels off and rechecked installation.
The light on the dash is still on
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 9:27 AM
Tiny
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If the switch is good, and the brake system has no leaks. How is the pedal? Then you may need to have the instrument cluster tested.
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 11:12 AM
Tiny
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There is a sensor in the brake reseivor tank. Pull the sensor out and see if the light goes off.
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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 2:00 PM

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