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Break light switch removal, stuck

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:13 pm
by Rosemore
In having trouble trying to loosen up the break light pressure switch. It seems seized up. Any kind suggestions for getting it to budge while on a working car would be very greatly appreciated.

Re: Break light switch removal, stuck

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:29 pm
by svenedin
A deep socket or box spanner on the switch and you need to stop the union from turning by holding it with mole grips or water pump pliers or similar.

Stephen

Re: Break light switch removal, stuck

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:31 am
by mowogg
As above. They can be quite awkward to remove. I recall I was able to stop mine rotating by wedging the t piece with a block in place of pliers.

When replacing make sure you don't get left with an air bubble in this leg. It will no bleed out in my experience and causes spongy brakes. You can get an assistant to gently push down on thr brakes to ensure the union is full while refitting

Re: Break light switch removal, stuck

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:17 pm
by Sleeper
When replacing make sure you don't get left with an air bubble in this leg. It will no bleed out in my experience and causes spongy brakes. You can get an assistant to gently push down on thr brakes to ensure the union is full while refitting


... or with a "dropper" , apply a little brake fluid into the fitting ( and the switch ).

John ;-)

Re: Break light switch removal, stuck

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:14 pm
by Rosemore
Thank you all. Managed after buying a 26mm deep socket. Break lights working again

Re: Break light switch removal, stuck

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:39 am
by myoldjalopy
Well done! Another success :D