 Handbrake light switch, Any pics of it installed? |
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| szuccaro |
 Apr 4 2006, 11:51 PM
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ZUKE  Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Cameron Park, CA Member No.: 862 Region Association: Northern California  |
Trying to diagnose why my parking brake red warning lights do not shut off. I understand it could be one of two switches - either the master cylinder reset switch or the handbrake switch. I'll be checking the master cylinder switch this weekend. I've already checked the handbrake switch and it is working, but I dont know how/where it is installed to make contact with the handbrake... does anyone have any pics of this? Also, what else could be causing my issue? Is there a relay involved? Steve
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| watsonrx13 |
Apr 5 2006, 04:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Steve, the brake indicator light had 2 purposes, if the parking brake is on or there has been an interruption in the brake hydraulic system, ie, loss of pressure. I'm currently trying to 'debug' my issue with the brake indicator light being on after a couple of stomps on the brake. Mine appears to be the rod from the brake pedal is mis-adjusted.
Here's a link to my website for the parking brake light switch, removal and installation. Basically, the parking brake switch is open when the parking brake handle is not touching the switch and the light stays on. Opposite when the handle is fully depressed (released). You can check the switch by setting the brake, then pushing the switch down, it should turn the light out. If the light still doesn't go out, you should reset the MC, then check the parking brake again. -- Rob |
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| zymurgist |
Apr 5 2006, 04:47 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
I don't have any pics handy, but I have noticed that the tab on the brake lever does not extend far enough to the right to reliably engage the switch, which is mounted on the floor. This results in a constant flashing of the brake light and a "tick tick tick" of the relay. I tried installing the brake handle with some washers nderneath it (to move it more toward the center of the car), but the problem came back. Personally, I think this was misaligned by the designers.
Next time the brake handle comes out, I'm thinking of welding an extension onto the tab so it will hit the switch every time. |
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