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Topic: Brake light switch?
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jules*
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Southwest Ks.
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-21-2001 12:02 PM
   
The brake lites on my '67 only come on if I STAND on the pedal....Sooo after reading previous posts on the forum, I was wondering if the simple (?) solution is just a new switch? I was reading where Steve66 took his switch apart, but then ended up buying a new one anyway for a mere 7 bucks?!! Any suggestions? thanks.........
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 649
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-21-2001 02:35 PM
Yup, just put in a new switch. It's a 15 min job. I would guess that the spring mechanism in it has come apart. It's too inexpensive to waste your time working on it.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1980
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-21-2001 11:09 PM
I agree with Jaazzy  Mike
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3596
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-22-2001 10:17 AM
Me too, and it's available at any auto parts store. SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21334
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-22-2001 06:46 PM
It's unanimous! ------------------
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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Ford. The closer you look, the better WE look!
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jules*
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Southwest Ks.
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-01-2001 12:04 PM
Thanks, guys!! But the E-Z way, installing a new switch-- didn't work!! In fact, it was worse  . Sooo, I took the original switch apart, cut out part of the spring, & after 2 'modifications', it works great!! !! So, thanks again for all the great info here, the wizards at M&M are the BEST!!
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3596
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-01-2001 04:28 PM
Jules,Look at your peddle bracket. I had a similar problem and when I finally pulled the assembly out I found the brake's pivot pin had worn through the bushing and bracket about a 1/2"! That will mess everything up. Good luck, SteveW
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