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Feb 12, 2011 | 07:12 PM

Berniep92

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Parking Brake Light

I have a 1975 stingray and My parking brake light will not go off. I have checked the cables and they all are working correctly. I have also replaced the Parking Brake sensor switch in the center console. the light still will not go off. Any suggestions?

Feb 12, 2011 | 07:35 PM

BHRIG

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Have you had any brake work done....?
If so , your brake proportioning valve might have to be reset.
If not could be switch in console at base of brake handle has to be adjusted.

Feb 12, 2011 | 07:39 PM

Duke94

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Pull the connector off of the proportioning valve switch. It's mounted to the frame under the M/C. If the light go out, then you may need to bleed the brakes.

Gary

Feb 12, 2011 | 09:04 PM

BPHORSEGUY

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Bleed the rear first !!!

Feb 12, 2011 | 09:29 PM

my 76 ray

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Originally Posted by Duke94

Pull the connector off of the proportioning valve switch. It's mounted to the frame under the M/C. If the light go out, then you may need to bleed the brakes.

Gary

That's going to be the easiest way to determine if the problem is in the parking brake or the hydraulic brake system.

Feb 13, 2011 | 11:32 AM

Easy Mike

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Originally Posted by Berniep92

...the light still will not go off. Any suggestions?

Adjust the light switch on the parking brake. If it does not close with the parking brake off, the dash light will stay on.

Feb 21, 2011 | 11:22 AM

Berniep92

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Finally had a chance to follow your advice. It worked. Thank you my light is now off.

Feb 22, 2011 | 01:29 PM

reddog76

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Which one worked for you? Sensor adjustment or proportion valve?
Reddog76

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Feb 22, 2011 | 03:58 PM

Berniep92

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From: Sterling Virginia

It was the proportion valve. I had parked the car on a steep hill (nose facing down hill) when the light was triggered and I guess the valve closed. I reset the valve by pressing hard on the brake, and the light went off.