My e-brake light is flashing everynow and then and seems to go away after i tap the brakes. Could it be that my rear brakes are in need of replacement?

 

Check your brake fluid level. If not that then I'd say your pads need changing.

 

^^ is right.

A couple days ago, my brake warning light came on. I checked w/the owners manual, checked the brake fluid reservoir, and sure enough it was low. I bought a little container of DOT3 brake fluid, added it to the "Max" line and the light went off. No biggie. $1.25 for the brake fluid, by the way.

Good luck.

 

doesnt your brake liquid going low indicate that you may need new brakes?

 

Read your owners manual!!!

 

Yes.
I would check your brakes if the fluid is low.

 

Just wanted to post that I had to change out my pads this week. If you have a brake light I would definately check the pads before adding more fluid. My pads were so bad there was no padding left at all on 2 of my front pads. The pads were on the back side of the rotor which made them impossible to see. I recommend taking the entire wheel off to inspect.