Brake-related warning lights: Before your pedal starts to lose stopping strength, problems with your Altima’s brakes may start to show on the dashboard. While the word BRAKE denotes parking brake use or low brake fluid levels, the ABS warning light indicates a problem with the anti-lock braking system.
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Can I swap out a brake light on my own?
Anyone can learn how to replace a broken brake light. A replacement bulb costs approximately $10, and doing it yourself will save you about $20 in labor costs as well as the time it would take to drive to the shop and wait for the work to be completed.
My brake light will be replaced by AutoZone.
Problems with the brake light switch or turn signals A replacement switch can be placed after you check the connection to the switch for corrosion or other problems and buy it at your neighborhood AutoZone.
Are the brake light and the tail light interchangeable?
The primary distinction between brake lights and tail lights is that the latter only come on when the brake pedal is depressed, whereas the former illuminates as soon as the headlights are turned on. While both lights are red, brake lights often produce a red light that is more vivid.