<VV> Brake pedal/switch problem

Jim McLott Jim.McLott at DOR.GA.GOV
Mon Aug 28 16:36:51 EDT 2006


Hank,

Christine exhibited exactly the same symptoms when I bought her.  The
solution is to rebuild or replace the master cylinder.  Since Christine
is a '66, I chose to replace the original single master cylinder with a
dual master cylinder rather than rebuild.

Jim McLott & Christine the 1966 Monza convertible wonder-car
Member: CORSA, Corvair Atlanta and Group Red (Ret.)

http://www.wittelaw.com/personal/groupred/mclott.htm


-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of henry kaczmarek
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 4:14 PM
To: virtualvairs
Subject: <VV> Brake pedal/switch problem

Folks
This one kind of has me stymied, would appreciate off or on list
replies. 

The Eastern Ultra Monza has a problem with brake pedal/light switch
articulation. Here's what happens.  

SOMETIMES, after parking the car, you get out and the brake lights are
on. SOMETIMES, just a pull up on the pedal stops it, most times not. 

Here's what's been done. 
1/ Replace B/L switch (NAPA ECHLIN)
2/ Adjust B/L switch all the way out. 
3/ Bent Bracket that holds switch towards pedal.
4/ Adjusted the rod on the master cylinder to max (still allowing 1/8"
free play). Further out  might keep the M/C from holding pressure.

I've never had this problem with any of the 6 Corvairs I've owned.  I'm
about ready to fashion my own Brake Pedal return Spring, though I
realize this should be by no means necessary. 

Any ideas?

Hank


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