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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea
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Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
All,
I read the instructions on the manual to power brake upgrade in the FAQs, but it didn't mention having to do anything with the brake lights. What I did was remove the brake master from the firewall, bolted the booster and bracket assembly to the firewall, hooked up the new power brake rod to the pedal and bracket. The brakes work great, but the brake lights always stay on. I checked the connector, and it is fully seated on the proportioner. What do I need to do here? Anyone have this problem?
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
I think the wire going to the proportioning valve is the brake warning light.
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
Alright, that makes sense. I crawled up under the dash and I didn't see anything. I suppose the pedal position has something to do with it as the pedal moves maybe 1/2 as much and it is now positioned closer to the firewall.
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
The brake light switch.You probably need to adjust it.It is held "OFF" by the brake pedal arm.Look and you will see.I'll almost bet you a cold one.
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
Is the brake light switch up near the backside of the instrument panel? And what's the best way to adjust this?
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
The brake light switch is up over the brake pedal arm. It should be plastic and have a nut on both sides of the mount to adjust it to go off when the pedal is released.
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Re: Power Brakes done, brake lights always on
![]() It's the white piece with wires from it, the pedal needs to hold the button down to turn the lights off.
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