One problem related to brake light on has been reported for the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When driving on wet pavement the abs light keep coming on, and the brake light comes on non-emergency situations when coming to a stop. Also, when applying the brakes they don't slow the vehicle down fast enough, causing vehicle to lose control, almost hitting other vehicles. Consumer can hear the brakes moving backward and forward, and the dealer can't determine the problem.