Brake light stuck on...

linx310 · Post by **linx310** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:13 pm

I installed a new brake light switch about a week ago.

When I went to try it out today the brake light doesnt turn off unless I pull up on the brake pedal and the light will go off. Its almost as if the weight of the pedal alone causes it to come on.

I hope the switch isn't defective because these switches are expensive.

Maybe I should adjust the brake play on the master cylinder push rod?

Could it air in the brake lines cause this?

Bill_F · Post by **Bill_F** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:40 am

When mind did that I replaced the switch and it fixed it, of course I am using fairly cheap civvy switches.

xheadnut · Post by **xheadnut** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:40 pm

you might have a weak return spring,if you can pull up the brake pedal.

Post by **wesk** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:22 pm

Pull your manual out and check the free travel adjustment of your brake pedal. If that adjustemnt is withing tolerance then you have an overly sensitive switch and I would return it.