Brake warning lights

Tiny
RONALD DAVIS2
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  • 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
My brake lights will not go off. Fluid is good, emergency brake off. I tried to disconnect to reboot but no luck.
Thursday, September 28th, 2017 AT 3:17 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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This is the brake light switch for a 1997 Town Car w/ 4.6 L V-8 (click on my link below).

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/motorcraft-brake-light-switch-n3150263943mtr/10768905-P?searchTerm=brake+light+switch

This will be found at the top of the brake pedal arm where it pivots.

Notice the "half moon" cuts in the switch, this is what hooks over the pedal's axle (lack of a proper term for it). It is usually well hidden up in there.

They will go bad, sometimes they just sort of slide/jump out of place and can be put back.

A large hand mirror stolen from your wife or girlfriend and a small bright flashlight may let you see the situation before you get all contorted in the floorboard.

Let us know how it goes.

The Medic
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017 AT 4:30 PM
Tiny
RONALD DAVIS2
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Thanks I will try. One more question will my brakes lock up on me if I drive it?
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would start by checking the brake fluid level if low then check the front brakes this is a common reason for the fluid level to be low. Your brakes will not lock up.

Here is a guide that will help you get the job done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, September 29th, 2017 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
RONALD DAVIS2
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Thanks guys it was the brake switch. And yes I need rotors and brakes on the front. They are ordered.
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Friday, September 29th, 2017 AT 1:44 PM
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KEN L
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017 AT 2:20 PM

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