Help. My brake lights don't know I'm pressing the brake pedal.

[Bmr4life]

This was a progressive problem. At first, the brake lights would only come on when I pressed the pedal way down, now they don't come on at all. I'm 100% positive its not the lights, its gotta be the brake pedal sensor or something. Can anyone tell me where the unit is, how hard it is to replace, and how much it cost? i know this is a lot, but I have no clue and I can't drive the car without getting these brakes fixed.

 

[JB66]

The brake light switch is mounted on the brake pedal up toward where it pivots. There is a hairpin clip that retains it. Do not lose the plastic washer that goes over the pedal shaft. Make sure you put everything back together as you took it apart. Oh, buy a new switch.

 

[Bmr4life]

thanks a lot. is this a part that Auto Zone or Advanced Autoparts would carry?

 

[JB66]

yes