Date:         Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:48:14 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
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Hi all.

It's likely that my brakes engage before brake lights come on. (need a
helper to confirm this)

From archives, 2 possible causes stuck out. Corrosion at bulbs, and
rear shoes out of adjustment. i.e. fronts engage but rears too far
away so extra pressure is needed to actuate switch for rear hydraulic
circuit. But if one switch engages, all brake lights come on right? In
my case, brakes work fine, pedal height is good, and has stayed
consistent over several thousand miles, so the rears are working
right. I'll check for corrosion at bulbs but they are likely fine.

I recall checking the push rod adjustment on the new booster I
installed ~4 years ago. Would an improperly adjusted push rod (on
booster) affect amount of pedal pressure needed to turn brake lights
on?

What else would could be at fault here? Design flaw?

Both brake light switches were replaced at time of booster install.
AFAIK, the switch wiring is fine (untouched by me)

No biggie, as the lights work. Would just like them to light up as
soon as pedal is depressed.

Neil.

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