Hi, Suzanne, just a little tip: try to disconnect the wires at the switch,
and put a piece of wire or a paper clip between the connectors, turn the
ignition on, and go back and see, if they are lighted, the switch is
probably gone, it can also be stained at the connectors. If not, the
switch could still be gone, you could test it with a multimeter, see if
they make contact over the connections when you press the brakepedals. I
would also check out the bulbs anyway, as funny things really do happen,
and check the rear lights with both taillights, turnsignals and reverse
lights on at the same time. If you have a real set of disco lights at the
rear end at this point, it is because of a faulty ground connection. If
you have to replace the switch, you have to drain some of the brake fluid,
and bleed the system afterwards.

PerL
88 Syncro

Suzanne Hackett wrote:

> Hi:
>
> The exterior brake lights stopped working today.  I checked the
> fuse--fine, also assume the bulbs are okay since both brake lights are
> out and yet the backup lights, etc.. work.
>
> Someone at the auto parts store thought it might be a problem with the
> switch at the brake pedal itself.  Any thoughts before I go see Bela?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Suzanne
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