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Can you still drive with the pad warning light on? You can drive with the warning pad warning indicator illuminated; almost all vehicles bring the light on early. You should get about 1000-1500 miles of driving from when the light comes on, until the brake pads have no braking surface left.

If your brake service warning light is always on, it could be due to a need for parking brake adjustment, worn brake pads, or hydraulic issues. If your brake service warning light turns on when you hit the pedal, it could be due to hydraulic loss on one side of your vehicle or low brake fluid in the master cylinder.

Driving a car with worn brake pads is extremely dangerous for you, other drivers, and pedestrians since you might lose the ability to slow or stop your car at any time. This can have disastrous consequences.

It will usually be safe to drive with the brake pad warning light on for a short period of time. This light will usually be programmed to come on when you still have some brake pad material left. However, you should get the problem looked at by a professional as soon as possible.

It's best to drive your vehicle as little as possible when the brake warning light comes on and contact a brake specialist to diagnose and repair the issue. If you can't drive the car to the repair shop, a mobile brake repair service can come to you to diagnose and repair the issue.

Don't panic. Find an area to pull over safely and turn off your engine. After a few minutes, check your brake fluid, topping it off if it appears low. Restart your vehicle and check to see if the light has turned off.

Common Reasons Brake Lock Up Overheated braking system. Using the wrong brake fluid. Damaged or broken parts (calipers, brake pads, pistons, rotors, or others) Defective ABS components.

Signs That Your Brakes Are Locked Up A brake lock-up can happen as you step on the brakes. When it happens, your vehicle veers sharply to one side, the rear end fishtails, and you lose control of the steering wheel. It can also produce loud grinding noises, a burning smell, and smoke.