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Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:32 am
by Boris64
Back for more advice I'm afraid
I've just had the engine and gearbox out and topped up the brake fluid whist the gearbox cover was off.
The brake lights are now on all the time the ignition is live.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Pete
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:42 am
by MarkyB
Did the brake light switch get squashed by the engine?
Did you over-fill the master cylinder, the level should be below the thread of the cap.
Is there some free play on the pedal?
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:48 am
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Give the switch a few taps with a hammer and see if it releases.
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:10 pm
by bmcecosse
Open and close a bleed nipple - did that help?
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:44 pm
by IslipMinor
If none of the above works, it will need a new brake light switch. Quite a common fault with today's new switches I'm afraid.
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:33 am
by Boris64
Thanks all for advice.
I'll try the lot and let you know.
Pete
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 1:17 pm
by Boris64
Not sure how or why but this issue has solved itself.
Pete
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 2:37 pm
by bmcecosse
Keep checking - in case they come again - or more worryingly,
don't come on !
Re: Brake lights on permanently
Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 7:11 am
by Boris64
Thanks and will do.
I think it was having topped up the cylinder.
Pete