1963 E brake light

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Yesterday | 08:26 PM

Mitch03Z06

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1963 E brake light

On my 63 I refurbished my cluster. I am not sure if the E brake light worked before I started the refurbish process. I replaced all of the bulbs, gages, and made sure the tech and speedo worked. After installing the cluster I noticed the E brake light stays on. I remove the wires from the switch and it went out. I then removed the switch and checked its function. When you push the plunger continuity is broken, so the switch works. What on the E brake rod trips the switch, is there a screw located on the rod that’s trips it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Mitch

Yesterday | 09:24 PM

65GGvert

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There's a stop pin that goes into the shaft that pushes open the switch when parking brake is off.

Today | 06:52 AM

Mitch03Z06

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1963 e brake

Thank you I’ll have to crawl under there later today and check to see if the pin is still there.

Today | 07:31 AM

Dave Strickland

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Don’t forget the #257 flashing light bulb.

Today | 08:13 AM

tbarb

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I just want to add to be very careful with that emergency brake switch, it’s a one year only part. $$$. The GE 257 flashing bulbs are used in that circuit plus the headlight warning circuit.

Today | 08:18 AM

Mitch03Z06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tbarb

I just want to add to be very careful with that emergency brake switch, it’s a one year only part. $$$. The GE 257 flashing bulbs are used in that circuit plus the headlight warning circuit.

I thought the flashing bulb wasn't used on the 63

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