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Title: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 19:54:17
Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Andy B on 18 April 2010, 19:57:02
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 20:08:12
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
I'm sure its so simple, that I didn't think it warranted a guide. But now, after an hour, I'm doubting myself
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Andy B on 18 April 2010, 20:11:15
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
I'm sure its so simple, that I didn't think it warranted a guide. But now, after an hour, I'm doubting myself

Doesn't it just clip to a bracket on the column? Your new switch will give you an idea ..... won't it? :-/
I know I didn't set it correctly to start with & so didn't have cruise unless I wedged my foot under the throttle, but a quick fettle sorted it
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 20:11:55
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
I'm sure its so simple, that I didn't think it warranted a guide. But now, after an hour, I'm doubting myself

Doesn't it just clip to a bracket on the column? Your new switch will give you an idea ..... won't it? :-/
I know I didn't set it correctly to start with & so didn't have cruise unless I wedged my foot under the throttle, but a quick fettle sorted it
No new switch ;)
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Andy B on 18 April 2010, 20:13:20
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
I'm sure its so simple, that I didn't think it warranted a guide. But now, after an hour, I'm doubting myself

Doesn't it just clip to a bracket on the column? Your new switch will give you an idea ..... won't it? :-/
I know I didn't set it correctly to start with & so didn't have cruise unless I wedged my foot under the throttle, but a quick fettle sorted it
No new switch ;)

Ah! :y The penny has just dropped ..... you're removing it from your spares car  ;)
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 20:14:12
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
I'm sure its so simple, that I didn't think it warranted a guide. But now, after an hour, I'm doubting myself

Doesn't it just clip to a bracket on the column? Your new switch will give you an idea ..... won't it? :-/
I know I didn't set it correctly to start with & so didn't have cruise unless I wedged my foot under the throttle, but a quick fettle sorted it
No new switch ;)

Ah! :y The penny has just dropped ..... you're removing it from your spares car  ;)
A little lightbulb has just started to glow in Lancashire ;D

:y
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Andy B on 18 April 2010, 20:16:41
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Just for my sanity, as I've done it loads of times before, but Sammy may come out in a while...


Press break pedal, pull red part of plunger out as far as it will come, unclip switch.

Correct?

take some photo's for the next time ;D ;D. It was far too long ago for me to remember the details of brake switch removal.  :y
I'm sure its so simple, that I didn't think it warranted a guide. But now, after an hour, I'm doubting myself

Doesn't it just clip to a bracket on the column? Your new switch will give you an idea ..... won't it? :-/
I know I didn't set it correctly to start with & so didn't have cruise unless I wedged my foot under the throttle, but a quick fettle sorted it
No new switch ;)

Ah! :y The penny has just dropped ..... you're removing it from your spares car  ;)
A little lightbulb has just started to glow in Lancashire ;D

:y

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Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Andy B on 18 April 2010, 20:18:03
maybe a little light bulb needs to glow a bit brighter in the driver's  footwell somewhere in the midlands so you can see to remove your brake switch!!  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 20:22:11
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maybe a little light bulb needs to glow a bit brighter in the driver's  footwell somewhere in the midlands so you can see to remove your brake switch!!  ;)  ;)  ;)
Or find sammy....
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Andy B on 18 April 2010, 20:25:01
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maybe a little light bulb needs to glow a bit brighter in the driver's  footwell somewhere in the midlands so you can see to remove your brake switch!!  ;)  ;)  ;)
Or find sammy....

but then the brake switch would only be fit for the bin!  ;D  ;D  :y
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Matchless on 18 April 2010, 20:28:51
Wedge the brake pedal down with a bit of wood against the dash or seat.
Pull the plunger fully out.
Pull the locking sleeve fully out.
Press in both latches and switch should come out easily.

If the latches seem stiff then you havnt got the plunger or sleeve fully out.....usually leads to broken switch.

Some pics in the auto - manual guide
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 20:53:11
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Wedge the brake pedal down with a bit of wood against the dash or seat.
Pull the plunger fully out.
Pull the locking sleeve fully out.
Press in both latches and switch should come out easily.

If the latches seem stiff then you havnt got the plunger or sleeve fully out.....usually leads to broken switch.

Some pics in the auto - manual guide
Locking sleeve being the red bit?
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 April 2010, 20:54:31
Its a white bit isnt it.....or is that the plunger....cant remember, its been a while.

Either way, you pull the plunger out and then the locking tab
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: Matchless on 18 April 2010, 21:25:41
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The grey plunger has to be pulled fully out....its on a ratchet for the auto-adjust so pull it out till it stops. Then pull out the red lock sleeve, it this sleeve which stops the retaining latches being pressed in.

Seen various colours in use but the design was always the same.
Title: Re: Brake switch removal
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2010, 21:27:50
Cheers Matchless, thats exactly what I remembered :y

This one is just fighting.  Another attempt tomorrow ;D