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What can I do to clear a brake light on the dash ? The hand brake functions but when releases the park brake light does not go out. There is no heat build up in the hub so I'm certain the brake has released. Is ther a fuse or process to fllow to clear the light ?

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Check your fluid level in your resevoir under the hood. If it is low it will trigger the red light. Let me know.

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