Brake Light Adjustment ???????

90SUPRCAT

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MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL PEDAL IS PUSHED WAY DOWN NEAR THE TRIGGER OF "FIRM RIDE" POSITION. I LOOKED UNDER DASH FOR AN ADJUSMENT BUT DO NOT KNOW WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. IS THERE AN ADJUSMENT???? I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED AND NEED HELP. 90 XR7 w/ 41,000 orig. miles.
 
On the brake pedal, where the actuator rod from the ABS unit connects, there is a small "bracket" with wires attached. This is where the switch is located. You can try 'fiddling around" with the switch to see if you get better response, or get a replacement switch from an auto parts house. Even with a new one you will need to play with it some to get the "sensitivity" correct.

I had the same problem after replacing my ABS unit. After removing and reinstalling the switch it works fine (for over a year now).
 
Replace the switch

I replaced the stop light switch on the top of the brake pedal hardware. This fixed my problem and it was cheap. I had to just about put my foot through the floor to turn the brake lights on before.
 
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