Remove the instrument cluster,
and the brake light switches on the bottom of the master cylinder will be in
clear view.

the instrument cluster comes out in about 3 or 4 minutes..............super
easy.  One tool needed - a Phillips screw driver, I like one with a long
shaft.
the issues affecting removing the instrument cluster   are :
Unclip the side switches for access to the two ( of 4 ) rear most mounting
screws. ( the brake warning light.......just unplug that one )
undo the speedo cable.
the main wiring connector plug, called T14 in the Bentley diagrams
and the four mounting screws.

it's not likely you have two faulty brake light switches,
but that's a good place to access part of the brake light circuit for
testing purposes.
Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "M'obeechi" <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:29 PM
Subject: Brake Light Switch

My brake lights wont come on. The bulbs are fine and I've replaced the fuse.

I see from the big green book there are two brake light switches. Someone
here said they are hydraulic. My fluid level is fine. Brakes are working
fine.

So I think the big green books picture was referencing the brake fluid area
in the dash under the cover.

But in looking at it, I'm not sure what the best way is to get to the brake
light switches (from the top or do I remove the streering wheel column
cover?), and will I have to remove the fluid to remove the switches?