If you've tried 2 new switches already, the only suggestion I can make is to
bleed the brake system again, at the switch. Just have someone push the
pedal down firmly while you slowly unscrew the switch. (carefully wrapped
with rags to avoid fluid spillage!) Sometimes an air pocket will form at the
switch, causing a slow response to pressure. It's worth a try at this
point!!
Oh, and you aren't by any chance using silicone brake fluid, are you? I've
heard reports of silicone fluid causing premature failure of brake light
switches. It's also slightly more compressible than conventional fluid.
Hope this helps!
Jon Arzt
Omaha, NE USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Shuttleton" <sshuttleton@pac-kit.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 10:10 AM
Subject: Brake Lights
> Hi All: I've been having brake trouble on my series IV. It's not really
the
> brakes, they work fine. It's the brake lights. They don't work unless I
have
> alot of pressure on the pedal. I've removed the booster from the car so
more
> pedal pressure is expected, and I've replaced the brake light switch,
twice.
> I've spoken to Curt at Sunbeam Specialties and I've tried his remedies
> (Thanks Curt) but still have the same problem. I'm worried that I'll get
> rear ended because someone didn't see my brake lights! Has anyone else
ever
> had this problem?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Shuttleton
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