Break lights

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H20MANN

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My brake lights seem to come on randomly. But if I pull on the brake lever they will go off. Is there supposed to be a return spring on the brake lever assembly or is my master cylinder unit just that wore out?
 

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The brake switch is adjustable.
 

H20MANN

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Mine seems to be all the way in there’s just about an inch of what seems to be play in the petal. The lights aren’t always on the some of the time
 

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IMO, the pedal should return ALL the way up. Every time.
Can’t provide a solution as I haven’t had to mess with that on really any vehicle in many moons.
But do a little snooping and observe what’s going on. Seems plausible there’s a little play in the old master cyl or may need a little bleeding?
 

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