- Low brake fluid: Check the brake fluid level and add brake fluid if necessary. If the brake fluid level is low, there may be a leak in the brake system. Have the brake system inspected by a qualified technician.
- Faulty brake switch: The brake switch is a safety switch that tells the brake lights to come on when the brake pedal is depressed. If the brake switch is faulty, the brake lights may not come on when the brake pedal is depressed. This can make driving dangerous because a following driver may not know that you are going with your foot on the brakes at least partly, increasing the chance of rear-end collision.
- Electrical Issue: There may be an electrical issue causing both lights to go out at the same time.
It is important to identify the cause of the warning lights being on, and have any necessary repairs done as soon as possible. Driving with malfunctioning brake lights or a low brake fluid level is dangerous and should be avoided.
