2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Brake Light Stick on?

[RickFox]

I have had this problem for as long as I have had the truck, but never really worried about it. When I push on the Brake Pedal it comes all of the way back up to the top, but when you look at the brake lights they stay on for about 5-10 seconds after I let my foot off the pedal. Also the the pedal feels a little "mushy". What could this be? Master Cylinder? Rear Brakes?

 

[JCyrbok]

not sure if it related to the mushy feeling, but have you checked the brake light switch? Maybe it is sticking. It is under the dash/knee panel and is pressed on by the arm of the brake pedal. It is a box about 2x2inch and has a plunger on it, which is white on mine. May be worth a look.



J-

 

[RickFox]

Well I still have this problem... I have tracked it down to the fact that it is steering related. If I turn the steering wheel the brakes/brake lights will come on. Is this Hydroboost related?



Rick

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Considering that to this day is I gently brake while turning in a highway ramp I can feel a tug in the wheel—I'd say its Hydroboost related. The system is designed like a tractor with "power Beyond" the priority is stop then steer (Brakes get boost first).

 

[RickFox]

Yes that I understand what I don't understand is sitting in the driveway, foot under brake pedal, turn wheel, feel brake pedal go down?



Rick