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Brake lights
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:19 pm
by Johnno
Hi guys,sorry to ask again but I am having problems with brake lights on my '52. Overhauled brakes and hydraulics and new brake switch. The brake lights are on as the ignition is switched on. Any ideas please? Thanks, John.
Re: Brake lights
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:45 pm
by mike.perry
I suspect that you have a faulty new switch. Do the brake lights go out when you disconnect one of the wires?
Plug hole with old switch whilst testing
Remove switch and connect wires to terminals, brake lights should not operate.
Connect wires together, brake lights should operate
Check connections for any bare wires
Re: Brake lights
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:25 am
by TvdWerf
Measure the switch resistance, when he is a few Ohm's, something is wrong.
After taking out the switch, measure again.
It is possible there is still a little pressure in the pipe, what the switch can activate...
In that case, check if the brake pedal is coming back complete.
Re: Brake lights
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:01 am
by Johnno
Thanks guys,useful information.I will check all points and post back.
Thanks again,John.
Re: Brake lights
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:50 pm
by Johnno
Well guys it turned out to be the floor pan preventing brake pedal returning properly! Adjusted master cylinder push rod and all in fine.Cheers mates.