Brake Light Switch: Adjustments
Brake Light Switch AdjustmentCAUTION:
Do not apply any oil or grease (including rust preventives, lubricant, etc.) to following sections.
^ Brake light switch (1) (including its tip end)
^ Switch (1) contacting section of brake pedal stay (3)
Oil or grease, if applied, will enter the contact point in the switch, causing contact failure.
Also, when checking, adjusting or replacing brake switch, check that no oil or grease is attached to switch contacting section on brake pedal side or tip end of switch.
Wipe off oil or grease being attached.
Adjustment should be made as follows when installing switch (1). Pull up brake pedal toward you and while holding it there, adjust switch position so that clearance between end of switch thread (2) and brake pedal stay (3).
Clearance "b" between end of thread and brake pedal stay
"b": 1.5 - 2.5 mm (0.06 - 0.10 in.)
