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Strange Brake Issue

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 94SPORT, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. Dec 22, 2020
    94SPORT

    94SPORT Member

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    My Son has brought a 1958 CJ6, Basically all original except the rims and tires. Cool old jeep. We have rebuilt the brakes. problems is when you hit the brake pedal the drives side brake light comes on then if you hit the cultch while keeping the brake pedal down the passenger side brake light will come on? That is not normal is it??
     
    94SPORT, Dec 22, 2020
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  2. Dec 22, 2020
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Wiring is goofed up. Actuated by a pressure switch, id start there.

    Its a mechanical clutch, it shouldnt have anything to do with brake lights
     
    jeepstar, Dec 22, 2020
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  3. Dec 22, 2020
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    No that's definitely not normal. Does it have the stock on the frame master cylinder?
     
    Glenn, Dec 22, 2020
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  4. Dec 22, 2020
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm guessing the clutch pedal is hitting the wiring loom going back to the brake lights making an intermittent connection act up. If stock there's a couple of butt connectors down by the steering box connecting the dash harness to the rear wiring- check them for loose or corroded connections.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Dec 22, 2020
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  5. Dec 22, 2020
    94SPORT

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    Ok, Thanks.
    It does have the frame mounted master cylinder with the pressure switch.
     
    94SPORT, Dec 22, 2020
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