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Is the brake fluid level OK. If the light is on and the fluid level is OK in the reservoir the hand brake switch or fluid level switch in the reservoir may be defective. Locate the e/brake switch and remove the wire see if the light then goes out after that you would need to follow a wiring diagram and test the circuit and level sensor. There is a company that independent auto repair shops get their information from, this same information is available inexpensively for people that work on their own cars.. The information is year make and model specific, covering repair procedures, torque specifications, fluid capacities and specifications, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online

Check brake fluid. Check brake pads . Check for brake fluid leaks. All of these will cause the light to stay on.