I have an R Reg Ford Fiesta ghia. Lovely car, but I have to firmly press my brakes before the brake lights come on? Any suggestions why they dont come on as soon as the pedal is pressed?? It passed an MOT only 1 month ago so would not think the pads/discs need replacing?
2007-09-13 07:34:49 · 13 answers · asked by Red Devil Girl 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is a brake switch on the upper part of your brake pedal , how it works is there is a plunger from the switch pressed against the pedal as you press the pedal down the plunger lengthens when it is right out it connects the rear brake light direct to the battery , it is adjustable
2007-09-13 10:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The brake peddle has the brake light switch separate from the function of the brakes. If you look under the dash board at the brake peddle you will see that there is a small plastic thing with a couple of wires coming out the back of. This is the brake switch. The brake switch can be adjusted forwards or backwards towards or away from the brake peddle. Adjust it so that the brake lights come on as the peddle is pressed.
2007-09-14 08:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nothing to do with pads or disks-the brake lights are purely activated by a switch on the brake pedal-it just needs tweeking to get it to activate earlier when the pedal is pressed down.if it passed the MOT then no action on your part is really needed.
2007-09-13 14:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the pads do, but whilst I am no expert I would suggest that there is a switch activated by your brake pedal and that needs replacing or adjusting
2007-09-13 14:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the brakes work fine. then check the brake light switch.
found under the brake pedal. the action of pressing down on the pedal pushed the switch that turns on the light.
Adjust or replace the switch.
easy.
2007-09-13 14:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds a bit like your brake light electricity reservoir is running low. You can purchase liquid top up electricity fluid from most auto spares and accessories shops.
If it happens again once you've topped the level up, it probably needs to be looked at by a mechanic as there might be a leak in your 12v light circuit.
2007-09-14 08:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by jacyinbg 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On Some cars the switch is down by the pedals - a bit difficult to get to, but possible. I'd have a look to see if the bracket it is on is bent, or if it has come loose, or the switch is worn. If it is coming on, but just a bit late, then it should be relatively straightforward to fix by some with with DIY skills.
Obviously, if that doesn't work, it's off to the garage.
2007-09-13 14:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by philipscown 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi this does not have anything to do with the pads or discs, your brake light switch is out of adjustment.
2007-09-13 16:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by maclaren 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not to sure on the car you are talking about but generally speaking the brake light shouldn't come on and if it is you need to get your brakes checked as soon as possible before you have an accident
2007-09-13 14:43:30 · answer #9 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
undernearth where the pedal is theres a switch mounted with the wires at the top. there should be a large plastic nut, screw this up and that should allow your lights to come on earlier, down and the opposite will happen.
if nothing happens when you adjust, you will have to replace the switch.
2007-09-13 14:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by smeggedup 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋