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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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Hi all I have fitted a new brake power booster and now my brake lights are on all the time. I have read to pull out the end and it will ratchet and also to turn it until it is the right length. I don't want to mess with it too much so which way is it. It is about 3 mm off. It is a 1985
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Hi all I have fitted a new brake power booster and now my brake lights are on all the time. I have read to pull out the end and it will ratchet and also to turn it until it is the right length. I don't want to mess with it too much so which way is it. It is about 3 mm off. It is a 1985
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You should be able to "push" towards the pedal and the plunger in the switch will turn off the lamps. It requires very little effort.

Actually I believe the FSM will suggest depressing the pedal, pushing the switch until it's fully seated against the clip/retainer and then pulling the brake pedal towards you to adjust.

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Thanks I I will try it.
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Didn't realize how easy it was thanks for the tips. My brakes also work better now with a new booster.
It also came with the valve which was to my surprise.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1305&ppt=C0066

if anyone is interested.

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