I have a 2001 Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4X4... My dash brake light blinks on and off sometimes..Never stays solid...Just blinksonce in awhile...Usually just after i release emergency brake and start driving...Any ideas...

 

Hold the emergency brake release out and just touch the emergency brake pedal - does it come on right away? If so, the switch on the emergency brake pedal is set too tight.

 

If it is the switch, where is it located..........I assume it can be replaced............

Thanks very much

 

I had the rear brakes done a month or so ago...........Is that where they set the tension you are talking about......or is it just the swith malfunction.....?

 

The light is dual purpose.
It indicates parking brake engaged, it also indicates low brake fluid.

If its flickering you could be borderline low.

 

Your brake fluid is low. Either your brake pads/shoes are almost worn out or you have a brake fluid leak.

 

I was referring to the switch on the parking brake lever under the dash.

 

Working nights, sorry for the delay..........It was border line fluid..it was slightly low.........Fluid added........Light qiut blinking........
Thanks folks

Phil

 

Your ebrakes are seized enough where it'll release but not all the way. Mine does it all the time. Take a flat blade screwdriver, a big one and a hammer and drive the e brake cable hook back, the one coming out of the backing plate on each side. Should be problem solved until you can re-do the ebrake mechanisms.

Oops, skipped your last post, glad it's fixed! Keep in mind what I said though ^.

 

He just said it was low fluid level!

Now he needs to inspect the brake shoes and pads for excessive wear.

 

Ya, just caught that after I posted!

 

I also checked the brake pads as you so indicated....Started on the right side....They were worn down pretty good.........I changed them..rotor on that side looked good..very smoth.........Checked the left side...slightly less wear........changed them also...that rotor also smooth....Thanks again...Everthing working fine....Heck they even stop me............Ha
Phil

PS thanks to all who replied.....