EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
During climb the 'Brake On' light illuminated at approximately 10;000 FT. At a safe altitude and workload we contacted Dispatch who connected us with Maintenance who determined it was likely an indication/sensor problem. As a crew we decided the safest course of action would be to declare an emergency at our destination and have CFR standing by in the event the brakes were; indeed; set. We flew an RNAV approach to the runway after which the landing and rollout were uneventful with normal breaking. Upon clearing the runway we terminated the emergency and taxied to the gate.
Despite Maintenance Control's belief it was an indicator problem; an EMB-145 flight crew declared a precautionary emergency due to the illumination of the 'Brake On' light climbing through 10;000 MSL. The subsequent landing with CFR standing by was normal.