Brake lights staying on.

BlpltGTV · #1 (**permalink**) 11-27-2006, 03:56 PM

The brake lights on my 69 GTV keep getting stuck on. The last time it happened, it killed the battery. I replaced one of the switches, but it appears that the other is leaking. Do the tail lights stick on when there is air in the system?

thanks,
Will

**papajam** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-27-2006, 04:56 PM

I'd think that air in the system would have nothing to do with it.
If you disconnect the wires from the newer switch, do the brake lights go out?

BlpltGTV · #3 (**permalink**) 11-28-2006, 11:55 AM

They go out if I disconnect the old switch., I didn't try unplugging the new one. They still seem to work with just the new one so I will just run one.

Will

**papajam** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-28-2006, 12:09 PM

Yep, looks like the old switch went as well. I'd replace a old switch anyway; any leaks in the brake hydraulic system need to be repaired.
What is the condition of the brakefluid?

BlpltGTV · #5 (**permalink**) 11-30-2006, 01:24 PM

The brake system has had about a gallon of brake fluid run through it (I'm not kidding.) Everytime I get it "fixed" I end up finding another leak, I think I will have everything sealed later this evening.

Will

Rallye · #6 (**permalink**) 01-29-2007, 02:54 AM

I seem to remember having the same problem with my Giulia - pushing keeps you fit...!! If I recall correctly, it was a dodgy earth causing the trouble...

Ian

BlpltGTV · #7 (**permalink**) 01-29-2007, 01:46 PM

I replaced the switch, it started leaking. Since my brake system is modified (only one booster with a single circut) I don't need both switches.

Will