Adjusting the brake pedal light switch, what's the best way to do it? Options

[auto_cran]

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

[type47]

Yea, and make doubly sure you put the lever arm of the switch on the front side (toward driver) of the washer. If the lever is on the back side, when you depress the brake pedal it will put such a tension on the switch that you'll break your switch and replacements go between $35 and $80. I had to get the $80 one when I broke one at the track (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (sometimes you have to pay to play...). You might remove the switch to see how the system works and see how the adjustment works. (I removed the accelerator pedal then the brake switch is mounted with 2 screws. You could leave the wires connected to the switch then you could operate the lights.)