Have you checked the brake fluid behind the instruments?
If the fluid level is low, a sensor will make the brake light shine...
Raimund
http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner

>Lately the brake light on my dash in my '80 vanagon has been coming on
>somewhat randomly.  Sometimes it comes on when I depress the brake
>pedal, sometimes it doesn't.  it has even come on a couple of times
>when I'm just cruising along.  I realize that this probably indicates
>a short, and I haven't noticed any change in braking performance, but
>should I check for other possibilities?  WHere should I begin my check?
>
>thanks,
>mac
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