<VV> RE: Brake pedal/switch problem

[Eric Holz]

Hank,

I would suspect the master cylinder as the culprit.  If the piston of the
m.c. does not spring back all the way, it will leave the s.l. switch on.  I
have been seeing this more and more as the years go on. If you want to make
the repair on the cheap, buy a rebuild kit for the m.c., and clean all the
sludge from the bore completely.

Good Luck,
Eric Holz
63 vert
36.35 MPG




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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