Brake Light Switch: Adjustments

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.





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2. Remove the brake switch from its bracket. To do so, rotate the brake lamp switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately 30° from its proper mounting position. Pull the switch rearward and remove it from its mounting bracket
3. Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand. Using your other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully extended position.
4. Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket as follows: Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible. Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the index key on switch with the notch in the square mounting hole of the mounting bracket. Once the switch is fully seated, rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into the bracket.

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp switch. If too much force is used, damage to the brake lamp switch or striker can result.

5. Gently pull back on brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will cause the switch plunger to ratchet backward to the correct position.
6. Check for proper operation of the brake lamps and speed control.