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Tom Marshall Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 29 Location: Hague Va
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 6:09 am Post subject: brake dash lite |
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just bought a 73 181 and i step on brake pedal break lite on dash comes on
why? |
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Semper_Dad Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 3510 Location: Indiana
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50353
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:17 am Post subject: Re: brake dash lite |
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If your brakes are in need of adjustment the light may blink on as you first depress the pedal and then may or may not go out as the pedal is depressed further. If you have not done so, at a minimum inspect the linings thickness through the inspection ports in the backing plates, or better remove the drums and get a full visual.
Adjusting the brakes at the time of purchase is just part of the cost of owning these old vehicles. Afterward depending on where and how you drive, you will likely need to adjust the brakes every 3-10K miles. |
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mondshine Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 2770 Location: The World's Motor Capital
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KAmes Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2014 Posts: 877 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: brake dash lite |
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I didn't put the warning light in when I rewired the car. I suppose probably not an acceptable solution. (see no evil ) |
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Tom Marshall Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 29 Location: Hague Va
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:50 am Post subject: Re: brake dash lite |
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thanks ...never had a vw with this lite...lol... i'll be putting on my lift and check things out
Thanks again... |
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Tom Marshall Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 29 Location: Hague Va
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:50 am Post subject: Re: brake dash lite |
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thanks ...never had a vw with this lite...lol... i'll be putting on my lift and check things out
Thanks again... |
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7394
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:42 am Post subject: Re: brake dash lite |
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Yes, check the 2 brake light switches on the master cylinder. One may have gone bad or the wiring frayed etc. Pull one plug off its switch at a time and see if the light goes out to isolate each one. |
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