Persistent Warning Light

[sonicsi]

The handbreak warning light on my 1972 2.4 has decided that it doesn’t want to go out when the break is fully off , it dims slightly, but stays on.

I have checked things like the fluid level in the master cylinder but all seems to be OK.

Has anyone had a similar problem and what was the cause?

[nev]

Aye, it seems a fairly common prob. Search the site for threads, but the upshot seems to be disconnecting the connector into the brake fluid resevoir and ignoring if all your levels are ok.

[marky]

Check brake pad thickness ??? as they need replacing

[surffreak]

Mine is prond to that and i tracked it down to a faulty brake fluid resivoir cap sensor assy that is avaliable from toyota for £68 so i just ignore it while i look for a second hand one

[Gamedawn]

Check brake pad thickness ??? as they need replacing

Not on a 2nd gen. Low fluid, hand brake or brake vacuum warning. Loud squeaky noise for low pads

[Guest]

Most likely the low fluid level switch is knackered. Unplug it from the top of the master cylinder resevoir (there is a disconnect plug) and you won't have any problems again. As long as you check the fluid regularly then there is no problem.

Cheers

[da SLUG man]

could also give the cap a shake incase the float is just stuck in position.