57 88 brake light switch conundrum
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57 88 brake light switch conundrum
OK, so I think I'm going mad (not the first time.) Just replaced the carpeting in my 57 and now the lever on the power brake that actuates the brake lights is not working. It does not reach the switch to make contact with it and turn it off, so the brake lights are on all the time. Put another way, there is a gap between the button on the switch and the lever on the brake pedal that pushes it in when the brake is released, yet I see no way to adjust it...any ideas? An amazingly primitive system (and perhaps I have even a more primitive brain since I can't figure it out!) thanks -
#4
If this is the switch that mounts in a bracket above the brake pedal arm, it adjusts. You likely pushed the pedal upward when installing the carpet and pushed the switch backwards in the bracket. Unplug the connector, screw the switch into the bracket until the plunger compresses against the pedal, and reconnect the switch. Problem solved.
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#7
If this is the switch that mounts in a bracket above the brake pedal arm, it adjusts. You likely pushed the pedal upward when installing the carpet and pushed the switch backwards in the bracket. Unplug the connector, screw the switch into the bracket until the plunger compresses against the pedal, and reconnect the switch. Problem solved.
#9
Thanks for sending! See that gap between the screw and the plunger? That's where I am...when brake is released screw should depress the plunger, turning lights off. Screw has not been moved by me, and max adjustment won't bring it in contact with the plunger regardless. As I said in my initial post, maybe I'm going mad, LOL!
#10
Thanks for sending! See that gap between the screw and the plunger? That's where I am...when brake is released screw should depress the plunger, turning lights off. Screw has not been moved by me, and max adjustment won't bring it in contact with the plunger regardless. As I said in my initial post, maybe I'm going mad, LOL!
#11
RESOLVED! Turns out the arm that holds the adjustable bolt was apparently bent back by yours truly when raising the brake pedal. Thanks for all the help...I can go back to the original project of carpet replacement now!
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