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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)15 · Brakes
15 · Brakes

Brake light switch (Brakes)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Adjustments › Brake light switch
BrakesBrake light switch

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

Service repair no - 70.35.41

Adjust

Brake light switch – Service repair no - 70.35.41
  1. Remove heater air intake hose
  2. Disconnect throttle pedal return spring from mounting bracket.
  3. Disconnect Lucars from brake light switch.
  4. Loosen locknut securing brake light switch bracket to pedal box.
  5. Connect an ohmmeter across switch terminals.
  6. Adjust position of switch until an open circuit condition exists with the pedal released and a closed circuit condition exists with the pedal depressed.
  7. Tighten nut securing brake light switch bracket to pedal box, to 5 Nm.

CAUTION: Ensure the switch does not prevent the brake pedal returning fully.

  1. Connect Lucars to brake light switch.
  2. Connect throttle pedal return spring to bracket on pedal box.
  3. Fit heater air intake hose.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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