My brake lights stay on unless I pull the brake pedal up

1967 OLDSMOBILE 442
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JUZ440
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My brake lights stay on unless I pull up on the brake pedal - does it need a new brake light switch? - how do I install a new one?
Mar 26, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You need to adjuste the pedal to switch clearance. The stopper is too far away and not making the necessary contact to close the switch.
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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