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1999 Chevy Tahoe Brake Lights Only On When Pedal Pressed to

Tiny
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Brakes problem
1999 Chevy Tahoe V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

My brake lights only come on when I press the pedal as hard as I can to the floor. Which doesn't do me any good while stopping because I don't need to push that hard to stop. Are there any suggestions to fix this problems. Thanks
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 1:55 PM

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Tiny
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Adjust the brake switch
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 2:06 PM
Tiny
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You might check the brake-lite switch. The upper part of the brake pedal arm, should activate the switch. I'm not sure if there is an adjustment that will let it make contact sooner? The B+ is orange and the white goes to the brake lites. The high-mount is wired differently than the lower. The brake lite switch applies to both.

I didn't see you Rasmataz, You type faster than me. Lol
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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Its cool! Take it from here and holler when you need me. You just don't know how fast I type? Lol Good luck
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
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Don't mean sound dumb, but I am new to this. Where exactly is the brake switch and how do you adjust it?
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 2:38 PM
Tiny
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At the brake pedal follow the arm till comes up to the brake support bracket its there
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 3:24 PM

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