Brake lights only come on when almost to floor

[FayeKoba]

Hey guys! I was hoping some of you could help me with my rather irritating problem.

I drive a 1991 F-150 Lariat Extended Cab. Out of the blue, my brakes decided they didn't want to work unless the pedal is about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way down to the floor. As soon as I release past that 1/2 mark, they shut off. While this makes it great for tailgaters, it does not make it great for police officers.

We have already replaced the switch thinking maybe it was that, but alas it was not. I was reading in a couple difference places about the multiswitch? However, the symptoms other people had were similar, but not the same. I never tilt my steering wheel, so I dont know if that's the issue!

Any solutions I can try would be massively helpful. Thanks in advance!!

[aleekat]

How much space do you have between the brake pedal arm and the plunger on the switch? Most are adjustable in length.

[yekrats]

Originally Posted by aleekat

How much space do you have between the brake pedal arm and the plunger on the switch? Most are adjustable in length.

I think aleekat is on the right track. Brake light switches are adjustable and it sounds like you just installed yours a little too tight. Move it back a little and that should fix your problem. Oh, steering wheel tilt has nothing to do with brake lights so no worries there. Good luck