Examination
Pic. 11.44. Brake Pedal Mounting Height: 1 - pusher; 2 - stoplight switch; X - brake pedal installation height
The brake light switch is mounted on a bracket near the top of the brake pedal (see fig. 11.44).
Check that the brake lights come on when you press the brake pedal and go out when you release it. Otherwise, check the integrity of the fuse in the electrical circuit of the switch and the serviceability of the stop lamps. If the fuse and lamps are good, adjust the switch position.
If the brake lights still do not come on, check the power supply to the switch and the electrical circuit between the switch and the brake lights.
Replacement
Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake light switch.
Pic. 11.45. Measuring the gap between the threaded part of the switch housing and the brake pedal travel stop: A = 0.5–2.4 mm
Loosen the brake light switch locknut and remove it from the brake pedal bracket (see fig. 11.45).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, adjust the brake pedal height and brake light switch position.