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Old 04-07-2006, 04:04 PM
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whats the best way to tackle replacing the brake switch? Is it neccessary to remove the brake pedal or more convieniant?
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Old 04-07-2006, 04:05 PM
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No, just unplug it and remove the kotter pin and pull it off. 10 minutes at most!
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Old 04-07-2006, 04:27 PM
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Very easy in fact, first thing I did when I got my car. The brake lights weren't working, so I replaced it. Didn't fix it, ended up that best buy's solder job was the convict for the alarm.
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Old 04-12-2006, 01:43 AM
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where is the brake switch and how do you replace it? .....I have a 98 v6 mustang and when I press the brake pedal the taillights don't come on at all....the light in the spoiler does come on
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Old 04-12-2006, 01:49 AM
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easy fix, just like pro said
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Old 04-12-2006, 02:01 AM
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ok but do you know where it is?
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Old 04-12-2006, 02:06 AM
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what is a knotter pin? anyone have pics?
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Old 04-12-2006, 02:14 AM
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kotter pin. like the pin intop of a ball joint. i dont have a pic, but if u can wate untill tomorrow i can get one.
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Old 04-12-2006, 02:36 AM
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Where should these plugs (black/greay) be plugged in?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...ort/dangle.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...t/greyplug.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g6...port/pedal.jpg
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Old 04-12-2006, 10:57 AM
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bump
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