Brake Lights

[moggie-tom]

Hello

My brake lights don't come on until the pedal is pushed right down to the end of it's travel, which I don't always need to do to slow down or stop. Am I right in thinking I can just adjust the pressure switch. Can someone explain where and how I do this, please. I saw brake lights have recently been discussed but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for.

[Biggles1957]

Just had the same issue with my '69 Traveller. I was worried that some twit in a modern whatsit would run into the back of me - changed the pressure switch yesterday (about £8) and the lights now come on before the brakes begin to bite. I suppose after 40+ years the old one was a bit slow to react! Bit truicky getting the old switch out - I packed a piece of wood between the union and the front panel (moved the ventilation hose out of the way) so I could get some purchase on the switch without bending the brake pipes and used a socket on an extension - came undone OK after an application of Plus Gas. Filled the new switch with brake fluid so as not to introduce any bubbles and it all went fine.

[mike.perry]

Simple answer, no you cannot adjust the brake light pressure switch. Follow the instructions above

[Biggles1957]

Dear Moggie Tom - Just noticed you're in Leicestershire - so am I so if you need a hand please let me know and we can arrange for you to pop over before the special little block of wood I made to wedge the union gets tidied up into the rubbish bin!
Cheers,
Bob