Parking Brake Indicator going on and off

This is for a 98 Prelude. The indicator light that lights up when you have
the parking brake engaged turns on whenever I press on the brake while
driving. It shuts off after a few seconds and repeats everytime I brake.
Strange thing is, after I've driven a while, this stops happening. Only
happens when the car is cold. Does anyone have any ideas what this might be?
Just wants some ideas before I take it to get checked out. Thanks

 

Don't know about the '98 Prelude specifically, but on most cars the
parking brake indicator doubles as a brake fluid warning light. Check to
see if you are low on brake fluid or if the brake fluid level sensor is
misbehaving. Needless to say, if you are low on brake fluid you need to
find the cause and not simply top it off.

 

Brake fluid is low. Pads are likely quite worn. Have the pads checked quick
before you score up your rotors.

 

could just be normal worn pads.

 

Check your brake fluid level. The light comes on when it is low. You're
probably just on the limit.