Where is the parking brake switch located?
Locate your parking brake switch. If you have a foot style parking brake, the switch is under the dash mounted to or behind the lever. If you have a hand style parking brake, the switch is mounted under the center console assembly on or below the lever.
What is a parking brake switch?
The parking brake warning switch is a part in your vehicle that will alert you if one of your brake circuits is not working correctly. Most vehicles have two hydraulic circuits, one that applies the front brakes, and one that applies the rear brakes.
Why does my parking brake keep turning on?
Faulty Switch: One common reason for the Parking Brake light to stay on is a failing or failed switch. This can be checked easily by moving the handle to and fro after it is down. If the light turns off (or turns off and then back on), the switch is the most likely culprit and will need to be replaced.
How does the parking brake switch operate?
In some modern vehicles, the parking brake is switch operated and may automatically engage when the transmission is in park. The parking brake system consists of steel cables, which supply force to keep the vehicle immobile. When the handbrake is pulled or the brake pedal pushed, the cables tighten.
Why is my e brake light always on?
Bad Switch: One common reason for the Parking Brake light to stay on is a failing or failed switch. This can be checked easily by jiggling the handle after it is down. If the light turns off (or turns off and then back on), the switch is the most likely culprit and will need to be replaced.
How do you know if your parking brake is on?
How to Test a Parking Brake
- Drive your vehicle to the top of a small hill. The hill needs to be sloped enough for your car to roll freely once you take your foot off the brake.
- Roll the car down the hill.
- Pull the parking brake.
- Repeat the same steps in the opposite direction.
Where is the parking brake light on a Freightliner?
I discovered that there is a Green Wire running from the front panel (under drivers window) to the rear panel (last bay on passenger side) that connects to a solenoid. It was barely holding on and came off when I pulled on it. I reattached it and tested the slides. They worked fine.
Where is the low pressure switch on a Freightliner?
I have replace the Low Pressure Switch located beneath the Park Brake Release Knob. I have even bypassed the Low Pressure Switch by replacing it with an On/Off switch. The problem continues. I heard there is another type of switch located somewhere else.
When does the parking brake light come on?
My Parking Brake Light comes on intermittently while driving down the road. The air pressure is good (brakes do not engage). I have had this problem for about a year.
How to contact the Freightliner Customer Support Center?
CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER This is the number to call for chassis wiring PDF files and questions regarding issues. You will need the coach VIN number, and give them all the information you can and where you went for service. Try to get everyone on the same page and hopefully that will help speed up a resolution.
