<VV> Re:Brake pedal issue

[Gary Swiatowy]

Hank, my 65 Monza does the same thing to me all the time, it is not the 
switch or the brake adjustment. The master cylinder is not coming back 
fully. On mine if I remember I give a little toe under the pedal and it goes 
off, otherwise it stays on and kills the battery.
Have a rebuild kit for the master..................just haven't gotten a 
round tuit yet..................
Gary Swiatowy
e-mail: garyswiatowy at summitlubricants.com

> From: "henry kaczmarek" <kaczmarek at charter.net>
> 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