break lights

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dub2e30
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Post Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:02 pm

my rear break lights stay on all the time.

i have replaced the break pedal sensor,

i also have noticed when i push the break pedal up towards the sensor the lights turn off.

was wondering if there was any adjustment on the break pedal. or if any 1 has a solution

thanks
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Brianmoooore
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Post Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:44 pm

Very common problem. The pull rod that goes across the car behind the heater box, between the bell crank by the pedal and the similar bell crank behind the glovebox, connected to the servo has a normal thread on one end and a reverse thread on the other, so turning it alters its length.
Release the locknut, and turn the bar, using a small open ended spanner on the flats on the rod near where it passes the clutch pedal, until the pedal is just clear of the upper stop for the brake pedal. Don't overdo it,or the brakes will lock on.