Parking Brake System: Description and Operation

PARKING BRAKE
The braking system uses a BRAKE warning light locate in the instrument panel cluster. When the ignition switch is in START, the BRAKE warning light should glow and go off when the ignition switch returns to RUN. Whenever the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is ON, the BRAKE warning light should glow.
When the brake is firmly applied, the parking brake should hold the vehicle with ample pedal travel remaining. Check for frayed cables, rust, etc., or any condition that many inhibit present (or future) free movement of the parking brake lever assembly.