Brake Pedal Issues
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Brake Pedal Issues
Is there supposed to be some sort of return spring on the brake pedal? I cant seem to get the brake lights to stop sticking on and if the pedal returned to the forward stop it would work. Im just wondering if there is supposed to be a spring or is there some sort of adjustment somewhere Im not seeing.
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Are you aboulutely sure that no one has messed with the pedal-as in swapping one from anouther year/model of truck?
If so, its most likely just your brakelight switch itself or the fastener/clip
A new clip "should" come with a new switch, thats what was wrong with mine....cheap enough fix.
Did a quick search:http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...EPM506602.html
If so, its most likely just your brakelight switch itself or the fastener/clip
A new clip "should" come with a new switch, thats what was wrong with mine....cheap enough fix.
Did a quick search:http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...EPM506602.html
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Are you aboulutely sure that no one has messed with the pedal-as in swapping one from anouther year/model of truck?
If so, its most likely just your brakelight switch itself or the fastener/clip
A new clip "should" come with a new switch, thats what was wrong with mine....cheap enough fix.
Did a quick search:1967 Ford F-100 Pickup Brake Light Switch Replacement, OE replacement
If so, its most likely just your brakelight switch itself or the fastener/clip
A new clip "should" come with a new switch, thats what was wrong with mine....cheap enough fix.
Did a quick search:1967 Ford F-100 Pickup Brake Light Switch Replacement, OE replacement
JRB65
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Dont know if it makes any difference but my truck has manual brakes. No Power assist except for the extra pressure I put on the brakes with my foot... It has Disc in front and drum in back.
JRB65
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There are better switches available. You just have to get your parts store to find them. Mine did.
No return spring, it's all master cylinder pressure.
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Mine is the same. The switch in mine is adjusted almost all the way out.
The way the switch works is, when the pedal is at rest the plunger is pushed in by the stop which separates a set of contacts inside by pushing a center piece of plastic in between the contacts.. The contacts are separated so the circuit is open. As you push on the brake pedal the plunger extends sliding out the center piece and allows the contacts to touch, completing the circuit, brake lights go on.
There are better switches available. You just have to get your parts store to find them. Mine did.
No return spring, it's all master cylinder pressure.
The way the switch works is, when the pedal is at rest the plunger is pushed in by the stop which separates a set of contacts inside by pushing a center piece of plastic in between the contacts.. The contacts are separated so the circuit is open. As you push on the brake pedal the plunger extends sliding out the center piece and allows the contacts to touch, completing the circuit, brake lights go on.
There are better switches available. You just have to get your parts store to find them. Mine did.
No return spring, it's all master cylinder pressure.
JRB65
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Did a quick search:1967 Ford F-100 Pickup Brake Light Switch Replacement, OE replacement
D2TZ-13480-B (replaced C8TZ-13480-B) .. Stop Light Switch-Round threaded plunger type (Motorcraft SW-691-A) / Obsolete ~ Available from autoparts stores.
Brake pedal has a bracket made as part of it, has a round hole in it. C8TZ-13A629-A adapter fits into the hole, then the switch threads into the adapter.
Applications: 1968/74 F100/350 / 1975/76 F150/350 300/360/390 / 1975/77 F100 / 1975/77 F150/350 460 without Speed Control / 1978 F100/350 & Bronco before serial number CC0,001.
wilcam47: There is no brake pedal return spring, N-O-N-E = NONE!
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This is not the same type of switch the OP's truck has. The switch used in 1967 is 1967 only!
D2TZ-13480-B (replaced C8TZ-13480-B) .. Stop Light Switch-Round threaded plunger type (Motorcraft SW-691-A) / Obsolete ~ Available from autoparts stores.
Brake pedal has a bracket made as part of it, has a round hole in it. C8TZ-13A629-A adapter fits into the hole, then the switch threads into the adapter.
Applications: 1968/74 F100/350 / 1975/76 F150/350 300/360/390 / 1975/77 F100 / 1975/77 F150/350 460 without Speed Control / 1978 F100/350 & Bronco before serial number CC0,001.
wilcam47: There is no brake pedal return spring, N-O-N-E = NONE!
D2TZ-13480-B (replaced C8TZ-13480-B) .. Stop Light Switch-Round threaded plunger type (Motorcraft SW-691-A) / Obsolete ~ Available from autoparts stores.
Brake pedal has a bracket made as part of it, has a round hole in it. C8TZ-13A629-A adapter fits into the hole, then the switch threads into the adapter.
Applications: 1968/74 F100/350 / 1975/76 F150/350 300/360/390 / 1975/77 F100 / 1975/77 F150/350 460 without Speed Control / 1978 F100/350 & Bronco before serial number CC0,001.
wilcam47: There is no brake pedal return spring, N-O-N-E = NONE!
Thanks for the info.. I seem to be missing the Adapter that you discribed above in mine. Im wondering if that could cause the problems im having. Anyways thanks for the info... Also is that a Ford Part Number for that Adapter you mentioned above? I think I am going to go to my local Ford Dealer and ask if they might still have one in stock...
JRB65
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Right now I have two nuts on the barrel plunger switch and they actually came with the switch i bought just a week ago. Anyhow I really appreciate you posting some pictures.
JRB65
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Here are the pictures of the stock set-up, the adapter and the switch with the tinnerman nuts.