2009poolesparky Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Just noticed tonight that the brake lights stay on when i take my foot off the pedal.If i hook my foot under the pedal and lift it up they go out,, so i know its not an electrical problem.any ideas why the pedal is not returning all the way to the top? the brakes seem to work fine, bar the odd squeek also what would cause this squeek ?thanksalex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 There should be a spring on the pedal (fraid this means crawling about under the dash!), check to see if a) it exists, and b) it hasn't stretched. This could be one cause I can think of.Also, I can't recall how the switch connects up to the pedal, however something here may be out of alignment, meaning the pedal never clears the switch properly. It sounds like the switch itself is working, so that should be ok, so my suspicions would go along these lines. Ohh, and the second possibility involves crawling upside down in the footwell as well I'm afraid. Sorry :)Cheers,Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timraven Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 You may have a sticky switch, in that the return on the switch is playing up. Providing it all looks right under the dash as Phil said, whip it out and try it by hand, if it doesnt return every time, whack a new one in.I had people taking the piss out of me for braking while going uphill on the New Years run last year, turns out it was a sticky switch!CheersTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009poolesparky Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 the switch seems fine, i think its just because the pedal is not returning all the way up, maybe the spring is worn out, or alternativly i might be able to ajust the switch position so that it does go out without having to lift the pedal.alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drofgum Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Alex,If at all possible sort the problem with the pedal return. This problem can also affect the fluid recovery of the master cylinder. Masking it by adjusting the switch really is not the best way. All the best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009poolesparky Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 had a look today, the spring seems still under good tension even when i lift the pedal up all the way, ive oiled the pedal on its pivot point but still no luck with it, maybe the spring is actually shot ??Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Alex, tek off the C clip,and tap the bush out, a good chance it is starting to seize.especially if there has been water coming in over the years frae bad sealing rubbers.on MCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Please be sure to have a friend take photos of you working under the dash so that they can be posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009poolesparky Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 FIXED!!took the pedal and box out today and look what i found!! A right seized up mess!! god knows how it was even moving at all!! all cleaned up! works a treat!!Thanks to all for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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