| Author | Message | ||
     Kalali |
I've noticed it's taking more pedal pressure to activate the rear brake light. Is it because the contacts in the switch are dirty or it's something else? Is it possible to remove the switch to clean the contacts with the fluid in the system? I haven't yet looked it at the rear brake system closely so forgive me I'm missing something real obvious. Thanks. | ||
| Ratbuell |
It's a pressure switch, so my first guess is either a) fluid level is low, b) pad level is low, or c) system needs bled. Could also need a switch replacement; removal will require a system bleed. | ||
| Kalali |
Thanks. The pads are thick and the fluid level looks fine. As much as I hate bleeding the rear brakes, it looks like that's what I need to do...Hopefully I won't make it worse. | ||
| Davefl |
Switch is the same one as a V W Bug. Get a new one at Napa. http://m.napaonline.com/Tablet/parts/PartDetails.a spx?Id=ECHSL143_0306269456 (Message edited by davefl on August 17, 2014) | ||
| Steveford |
If the switch fails and you have a helper, get them to apply a little pressure to the pedal, swap the switch out and use the new brake switch as a bleeder nipple. That should help you with the air in the line and then it's down to the actual bleeder nipple itself. |
