Auto Parts: break light switch, toyota camry, pep boys

Question
where is the break light switch is located in 91 toyota camry le v6? and how do i get to it?


Answer
Hi Darshan,

Mounted to the brake pedal near the top, by the dash. Or it is mounted on a bracket on the dash and the brake pedal touches it when the pedal is at rest at the top. There is probably a plastic shield or something under the dash, under the steering wheel that you'll need to remove to get access to the brake warning actuator switch. Don't confuse it with the cruise-control knock-off switch which will be mounted very near the brake switch.

Removal and replacement are straight forward as long as you set the switch back into position exactly like the old one comes out. Just touching the pedal when at rest. If you have it adjusted too far in, your brake lights will stay on all the time and too far out and your brake warning lights won't illuminate until you are almost stopped which could be dangerous to other drivers.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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