Brakes work, but the brake lights only come on sometimes!

[98'Explorer XLT]

Hello, I have a 1998 explorer XLT. I have been having trouble with my brakes lately. The lights come on sometimes, but other times they don't. Fuses are all good. What could it be?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check your brake switch behind the brake pedal.

 

[98'Explorer XLT]

Where?

I looked all around the brake pedal and found no switch. Where is it located? The only other thing close to it was the emergency brake, and I know that's not it.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The switch is connected by a bolt with a hitch pin. Look under the dashboard at the bracket near the brake pedal.

 

[gijoecam]

The arm on the pedal connects to the push-rod on the booster/master cylinder. Between the two is the switch. Check for a loose connection or wire popping out of the connector, and replace the switch if necessary. (it's a $10 part and takes no tools to change)

-Joe

 

[Albino 94LTD]

If it has ben a while since you've had a brake job, check the fluid level!

 

[dogss]

not sure if this will help when my light came on all i had to do was top up the brake fluid and the light went off hope this help you take care.