2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Brake lights stay on!!!

[CumminsBu]

Hey Ya'll,

I have a 99' Quad cab, with the 5-speed manual. I am having a problem with my brake lights. For some reason they just come on when they want too. I know there is a switch that tells them to turn on or off. I got down there and looked around and found a piece of wood taped to the top of the brake pedal arm. So, What appears to be happening is the brake pedal is not returning to it's original location. While driving I have to pull the pedal up with my foot every now and then to keep the lights off. Any bosy had this problem? How can I fix it? As a add on I bought the truck used last October. Everything looks okay, not bent or anything. . Is there some kind of spring that brings the pedal back to it's original posistion?? Wood and duck tape aren't working any more!!

 

[BigMike]

Mine does that, but only after I release the emergency brake. I pull on the release a second time and it goes off. Doesn't sound like that's your problem, but you might give it a try.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Originally posted by MALIBU

I got down there and looked around and found a piece of wood taped to the top of the brake pedal arm.

AHA You need a new Piece of wood! Daimler Chrysler Part # 8675309.



So I take it somebody has been in there. The mounting tab that the switch is mounted to ... is it bent?

 

[Extreme1]

Is the wood taped there to contact the switch? If it is and nothing looks like it's bent badly, remove the wood and tape. Push down on the brake pedal and pull the plunger downward out of the switch. You will hear it ratchet as it extends out. Release the brake pedal. You will hear it ratchet as it gets "adjusted" to the correct position.