 Adjusting the brake pedal light switch, what's the best way to do it? |
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| auto_cran |
 Dec 2 2012, 06:17 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 12-February 12 From: Dallas, Texas Member No.: 14,123 Region Association: None  |
So the brake lights on our teener don't come on until the pedal is at least 1/2 pressed (or more). So I'm looking into adjusting it to come on sooner.
After removing the wooden floor board (wow - what a job!) and with the help of a mirror I can see the little screw that I need to turn. Is it best to remove the switch so I can better access the screw - or should I keep the switch in place and turn the screw? Removing the switch looks simple but I am a little concerned about the silver lever that attaches to the pedal. Also - does anyone know which way I should be turning the screw (clockwise or counterclockwise). I want to adjust it so the lights come on as soon as the lightest pressure is applied. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want to screw up anything as the brake lights work fine, just have to really get on the brakes to see them! Thanks! Chris (auto_cran) 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 |
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| McMark |
Dec 2 2012, 07:29 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've never had to adjust that screw. Something else is wrong. Probably with the pushrod that goes into the master cylinder.
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auto_cran Adjusting the brake pedal light switch Dec 2 2012, 06:17 PM
Eric_Shea The switch doesn't require adjusting.
There i... Dec 2 2012, 09:09 PM type47 Yea, and make doubly sure you put the lever arm of... Dec 3 2012, 06:23 AM
auto_cran Thanks for all the tips. I'll take a look at ... Dec 3 2012, 06:26 PM |
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