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Stomp On Brake Pedal To Get Brake Lights To Work

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by The Wizard, Sep 12, 2022.

  1. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    Why? In order for the brake lights to come I have to stomp/push really hard on the brake pedal. Which as you might know brings the Jeep to a rather sudden stop. Something you usually don't want to happen. Is my brake light switch going bad? Or is it something else?
     
    The Wizard, Sep 12, 2022
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  2. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I would suspect brake switch is out of adjustment
     
    Twin2, Sep 12, 2022
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  3. danielbuck

    danielbuck Uncle Buck

    if it's one of the switches that runs off of brake line pressure, you probably just need to replace that.
     
    danielbuck, Sep 12, 2022
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  4. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    The switch is mounted on the brake pedal, on a stud held there by a hairpin cotter pin. So the next question is how do I adjust it.
     
    The Wizard, Sep 12, 2022
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  5. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    The answer is yes.
     
    PeteL, Sep 12, 2022
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  6. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    That is no answer!
     
    The Wizard, Sep 12, 2022
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