This is a DIY for a brake light switch replacement on a Corolla . This can DIY can be use on most Toyota vehicles or others cause the switch is located on most cars in the same area .
Follow the brake pedal all the way up till you see where the power brake booster shaft and the pedal shaft meet . From there you will remove the small spring that keeps the pedal forward . Once you remove the spring you will see the brake light switch .
The easiest way to remove this is to unplug the switch first then with a open end wrench there is a nut that locks the switch to the frame , one you loosen that nut then you can unscrew the switch from the bracket .
Then you put the switch back , Now there is a plastic piece that the button pushes on , make sure that the plastic piece is still there and not cracked or broken , Sometimes these go first and give false readings , In this case your brake lights will stay on constantly .
Make sure you adjust the pedal to the switch , You want to as soon as you step on the brakes that the back lights come on . You must be careful you don't kill the battery when you do this cause the brake lights will stay on until switch is installed properly . Once you have it adjusted then you tighten the locking nut to the frame . Make sure you put the spring back on as well .
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So my little plastic piece is gone and my lights are on constantly. Does that mean it isn't actually a failed brake switch? What can I do about it? I found the piece on my floorboard. Can I super glue it back on?
ReplyDeleteYes you can put a rubber or plastic clip to keep button from going through the hole - check out our forum if you need more help www.corollacarclub.proboards.com
ReplyDeleteIf I can't find the plastic piece, what can I use instead?
ReplyDeleteThe brake pedal on my 2000 Corolla does not look at all like the one illustrated. There is no visible brake light switch near the brake pedal. The brake pedal pulls a cable. There is no push rod. The brake lights stay on even with the ignition switch off. How can I fix this?
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ReplyDeleteA 5c coin will temporarily help. My mechanic used this with some prestik. The switch is in a difficult to reach place under the steering column.
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