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Brake Light Issue After Conversion

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Old 07-27-2021, 09:57 AM
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I converted my 1988 Vanden Plas from the hydraulic brake booster system to a vacuum system. I am happy to not have any more green mineral oil leaking, and to have really good braking that is similar to my 2021 vehicle. The only issue I have is that, on occasion (2% of the time), the brake lights remain on. When I pull the pedal slightly toward me they turn off. I can adjust the brake light switch at the pedal box but I am thinking, since the issue rarely occurs, that may not be the remedy. Could the cause be a result of the booster not being broken in and over time the issue will work itself out? Should I adjust the switch at the pedal box by moving it forward or backward? Should I just give a strong tug on the pedal from inside the car pulling it toward me?

 
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Old 07-27-2021, 11:48 AM
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Try setting the pedal switch to the right of the pedal in the engine compartment. Loosen the 3 bolts and move the set plate / switch.
Otherwise you have to adjust the Mastervac.

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Old 07-27-2021, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Sovejag13190
Try setting the pedal switch to the right of the pedal in the engine compartment. Loosen the 3 bolts and move the set plate / switch.
Otherwise you have to adjust the Mastervac.

Marc
Move the brake switch to the right. Do you mean forward, away from the firewall?
 

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Old 07-28-2021, 07:01 AM
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In the engine compartment you have on right side of pedal switch fix with 3 bolts.
 
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