My brake lights come on, but I am not happy about how much pressure I need
to apply to the brakes before they come on... they should come on as early
as possible and I would like to put a newer brake switch in if there is one.

Anyone have any ideas? Does VW use the same setup on their new cars and have
a newer model pressure switch that might fit and be more sensitive?

Steven

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From: "M'obeechi" <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:29 PM
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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?
>