Cruise control help.

[1992/SC400]

My brake light is on all the time. This causes the cruise control to not work. I cut the wire to the e-brake hoping this would work but the light is still on 90% of the time and cuts off the cruise control. Is there an easy fix for this , like someway to disconnect the e-brake light or whatever communicates to the cruise that it is on?

Thanks

 

[Nick M]

The stop lamp switch disengages the cruise control. The stop lamp switch is on the pedal. If there is a problem with it being stuck on, your brake lights will be on also.

If you are low on brake fluid, the light comes on.

 

[1992/SC400]

Boy that was an easy fix. Sometimes you just miss the easy stuff.

Thanks

 

[Lextreme II]

So, what is the problem? Low on fluid or pedal switch stuck?

 

[Nick M]

Low fluid means you will need pad replacement in the near future. That is the purpose of the indicator.

 

[1992/SC400]

Low fluid. The fluid was just above the min line. You say that meens I will need new brakes soon?

Thanks

 

[robie]

I Have The Same Problem With My 92' Sc400? How Did You Fix It????????????

 

[Edwin_S]

Check the fluid level?

 

[Nick M]

As the piston comes out of the bore, the cylinder level lowers to fill up the gap.

Each Toyota is a little different. But that is why the light is on. The piston has come out far enough and fluid has dropped that far.

 

[robie]

i was low on fluid. but,my brakes are still in very good shape.

 

[Nick M]

i was low on fluid. but,my brakes are still in very good shape.

That is good to hear.