1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 205

Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system divided is into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still workand stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the light comes on while you are driving, off pull the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on,or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake the vehicle towed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) BRAKE A CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brakesystem warning light is on. Driving with the brakesystem warning light on can lead to an accident. If the lightis still onor if the anti-lock brakesystem warning light is flashing after you've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Canadian United States This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to w a r n you if there's a problem. 2-88