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Old 05-28-2022, 09:34 PM
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Default 67 brake light illuminated

The red brake light on my 67 GTO lights up when the car is running but the emer. brake is not engaged. Short in wiring? Thanks for any advice

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Old 05-29-2022, 12:09 AM
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The Brake Light performs two functions,
Parking Brake application
Brake Failure

Check your master cylinder and / or brake backing plates for hydraulic fluid loss.
Recent brake work?

Could be a switch problem but check your fluid levels first

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Old 06-01-2022, 10:21 PM
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Thank you. Will check the master cylinder. Parking brake not engaged.

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