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Old 11-10-2013, 08:51 PM
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Hey I was wondering if somebody can help me out when I step on my Break for some reason when I release my foot the brake pedal doesn't fully come up n leaves my brake light on until I pull the pedal up . What is this problem ?
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Check your fluid level. Brake light staying on indicates low fluid, or an engaged parking brake.
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No it's not the brake light on cluster it's the actual brake lights from the rear end . It's whenever I step on the break . Once I release it the brake won't fully come up .
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Agreed on fluid level. Leaks, air in lines etc
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My fluid is full .
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How does it actually brake when driving. Any visible leaks or mushy pedal? Last time bled?
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Ah, I see what you're saying.



Part #22 in that diagram is the brake pedal return spring. Contort yourself, get down there, and make sure the spring is still there - it probably isn't.
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Pedal height and/or brake swtch may need adjusting.
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The brakes were bled yesterday wasn't it . Imma checc out that spring tho and where can I get it from ?
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Your local dealership. Part # 46530-SR3-000 - SPRING ASSY., PEDAL RETURN
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Originally Posted by Kdeezy95
The brakes were bled yesterday wasn't it .

Has nothing to do with setting pedal height.
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That was to zoidberg
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