Date:         Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:55:08 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake Light Prob
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 6:37 PM, Michael Sullivan
<sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
>> How can I tell? The brake works and is in the off position. Doesn't feel
>> or sound like it's on. Where is that switch, Neil?
>> Is the parking brake switch connected?
>


Hey Mike.

On my '81, the switch is near the base of the parking brake lever. I
take off the rubber cover, and there it is.

I'm guessing, but I'll bet your '91 is similar.

When all is working right, you lift the lever, (brakes on) the switch
closes and connects ground to brake light unit. (light goes on)

It's the actual wire that attaches to this switch that I was
suggesting might be the issue. In the UNlikely event that it came
loose, and is grounding out, it has nothing to do with the lever being
up or down. (brake on or off)

I only suggest this as by all accounts, your brakes are fine.



Neil.

Neil.