1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 145

Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will come on when you set your parlung brake. light The will stay onif your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake fully released, it is means youhave a brake problem. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system divided into is two parts. If one part isn't working,the other part can still work and stop you.For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may closer to the floor. go It may take longerto stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 'F-A CAUTl IN: If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key toRUN. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. (0)(8> BRAKE Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light on. Driving is with the brake system warning light on can lead If to an accident. the lightis still on after you've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. 2-71