Why? Is there a problem?
thanks,
ff
== You must mean "Brake." Check the wiring next to the trunk hinge that flexes each time the trunk opens. One mechanic told me he had repaired them three times on one vehicle where they did a lot of shopping. I had intermittent brake warning light even though the brakes and lights were working just fine. Turned out some of the wire strands were broken inside the wiring loom. Second time I went in there to repair them, I coiled the replacement wires around a Phillips screwdriver first - like a telephone cord. Has been working fine since then. You should plan on soldering in the new wire sections and using shrink wrap tubing to cover the connections, then re seal the outer sheathing with electrical tape.
Do you mean the brake warning light on the dash ?
If so, first thing to check is fluid level in brake reservoir. It may be getting low causing light to come on when car tilts or fluid sloshes in the sharp turn.
Thanks, where is the brake reservoir?
ff
First thing to check would be the brake light switch under the dash.
Open the hood.
Standing in front of car, facing the engine, the brake fluid reservoir will be to your right in the back by the firewall.....basically in front of the steering wheel but in front of the windshield inside the engine compartment.
It'll be a little translucent plastic box with a rubber filler cap on top.
Low brake fluid can also mean your brake pads (shoes) are worn and near replacement time. But you should also make sure there are no leaks from old calipers, hoses, master cylinder, and wheel cylinders as a part of a complete brake system checkup.
It's a good idea to flush the system with new brake fluid every two years. Good brake fluids like Castrol GT LMA (low moisture activity) or Valvoline Syntec are only $7 a quart.
If you need new brake pads, I'd recommend Akebono ProAct ceramic. Toyota gets a batch sometimes (their Lexus line all the time), but last I looked mostly the cheap NBKs that's not worth my time putting on.
f> 99 Camry, 4 Cycl, 130,000 miles. Recently, when I made a sharp turn,
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