89 CHEVROLET TRUCK brake light switch replacement | the lights would stay on

[@TheDCLogic]

This is the most complete and concise description and illustration of this switch and it's operation/replacement I have ever seen. After trying to fix this issue many times with no success I had resigned my self to always having to slip my left foot under the brake petal to pull it back on my 1988 Chevy Cheyenne C2500. Great job and Thank You.

[@electricguysvcs]

I am soooo glad you made this video. My 91 started doing this after I replaced the master cylinder and brake booster (they were both bad) But I could not for the life of me figure out why I needed to pull up the brake pedal. Thanks again

[@jrodriguez4855]

Really helpful video. I was able to fix the same problem on my silverado by watching this video.

[@classiccarworkshopbayern]

Thanks for this video! I couldn’t get the new switch to work at first, but your tip about the side clip fitting into that notch solved it for me.

[@MaqsVids]

Heck yeah man! I'm glad it helped.

[@rustygrant1311]

You did it man.. thanks 👍… I had that issue many years ago and forgot what it was. I checked the fuse and relay first and it didn’t do the trick. Now watching your video I remembered… thanks a lot !!

[@MaqsVids]

You are very welcome. It sees like all these truck end up with the same issues at some point.

[@tarant4170]

I love you so much. You just help me fix my truck. I’ve been trying to fix for like two months.

[@Ponykeg53]

Good job buddy IK just strapped a bungee cord around the brake peddle arm for the last couple of years meaning to get to it. I think I go ahead in fix now. good work and thanks.

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks! And if I were more clever, I would have thought about the bungee cord during the months that I had the problem before I fixed it.

[@garyhargrove8297]

Good video dude! Well spoken, to the point, very clear. Good job and thanks for posting!

[@Orphancripplr]

Thank you for your content. I have the same truck and your videos are easy to follow and very well edited.

[@mochomo454ss]

Mine just started doing this thank you so much ik what to fix tmrw now appreciate it

[@storage3]

Great video sir ! Thanks for the info can’t wait till my new one comes in !!👍

[@MaqsVids]

You are very welcome! Good luck!

[@jeepfreak9880]

Excellent video! Helped me repair my rig. Thanks!

[@MaqsVids]

Awesome! I cracked my back doing it. I hope yours is ok.

[@jeepfreak9880]

@@MaqsVids Yeah I'm good haha - Has this fix worked for you in the long term?

[@MaqsVids]

@@jeepfreak9880 I did it about a month ago and it has been working perfectly. I only drive the truck once or twice a week though. I'll keep the channel updated if that changes.

[@tumalo710]

Thanks Sir. I’ll try fixing it tomorrow.

[@Texcon77]

I have the exact same problem in my truck going to check it out today hopefully I can rig it till the new one comes in

[@MaqsVids]

Good luck! I hope you get it squared away. It was annoying.

[@harley0375]

Thanks for the video very helpful.have a great day!

[@MaqsVids]

You are very welcome!

[@ronniec9923]

Excellent video and instructions. Thanks

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks! If you are working on a similar truck, good luck!

[@chrislabriola7876]

Thanks bro great job!

[@duanephillips4082]

This is the only video I have found on this switch for 1988/1989 truck. I have an 1988 GMC K1500. I have the same issue, and after watching your video, and looking at my original switch, I see there is an adjustment slider on the switch right at the bottom near the swing arm. What does it do? Could that have just needed to be adjusted instead of replacement? I fiddled with mine (having no true knowledge here...) and like magic the tail light issue went away... maybe it will return... just did it today. Also, similar to a previous post, I used to use a bungee from pedal to seat frame... but stopped working after just a day or two. I resorted to getting battery quick disconnects to disconnect every time I parked. A pain, but no more dead battery. I will bookmark this video and respond on if the slider adjustment works awhile. I have been unable to find documentation of any sort on it.

[@duanephillips4082]

Adjusting the slider did work for a short time... but it was loose and after only a day slipped back into the "not working" position. Got a new switch and it is much stiffer on the slider and maintains position as set.

[@duanephillips4082]

Also, the entire switch (old one) kept popping out of the metal slide retainer. I guess 20 years as a farm truck had some wear... LOL

[@ericforstrom6003]

Good job, thanks for the video.

[@johnwinslow7390]

Your video on replacing the brake light switch was great help to me thank you very much! Also, I think the first switch that you removed may be for the cruise control. To disengage cruise control when you hit the brake.

[@MaqsVids]

I'm glad it was helpful. And that is good to know about ther cruise control. Thanks. I may try to get that working at some point.

[@kennethrussell3928]

I was just fixing to ask the same question! I’m helping a friend change her break light switch, and thought that was it at first! Then had no idea what the first one was lol

[@teflon_don93]

I was having this issues and never thought that pulling the pedal or it hanging down on its own or something. I just knew I would pull it up and they would go off but randomly I'd walk my dogs and it would be back on. Never thought about a switch. My truck is dead right now for the 10th time probably because of this.

[@shanebowman1609]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@MaqsVids]

You are very welcome!!!

[@SteveBunge]

Well done sir. I have the same problem on my 89 Sierra. I know what to do now

[@ThePickleSlicer]

2:08 what a view 😏 I’m jk 😂😂 thanks for the help

[@MaqsVids]

😂 I appreciate it hahahah

[@mjsch777]

Glad you made this video. I changed the brake switch and my brake lights and tail lights turned off, the problem I have now is that they don’t turn on unless I press on the breaks with the parking lights off. But if press the breaks with the parking lights on they won’t turn on at all. My truck is a 91 OBS Chevy, any suggestions?

[@christianhardenburg445]

you ever figure it out mine is doing that

[@mjsch777]

@@christianhardenburg445 some one told me to change out my reverse light bulbs, and I did and it’s so weird that everything started working back to normal, don’t understand how that fixed muy issue but it did.

[@coeneschamaun1735]

Ive been vuewing a bunch of videos on brake switch replacement, for 88-98 Chevy pickups. They are showing a much different looking switch, that they say is next to impossible to get to, with some odd, difficult to fasten, retaining clip. It remains to be seen what I actually have on my 88 K1500. (I have no brake lights). I find this odd, because supposedly 88-98 are basically the same.... Anyway, I still need to figure out if there is a relay that I should check, as well as double checking wiring and grounds. Do you have a description of what bulbs light up, for each of the applications (ie, brake, turn signal, emergency flashers, etc)? It's probably been awhile since my vehicle has operated correctly, and I'm not sure anymore how it actually is supposed to.

[@seanrobinson410]

Thanks bro!

[@mexicanboi2161]

Having issues switched out the switch and brakes come on at random doesn’t stay on or in at all when I press the pedal , what could it be ?

[@benwrenchin]

Love the paint job. Curious what it cost you?

[@MaqsVids]

It was $1600. I found a guy working out of his back yard shop. It's not perfect. But for a truck I intend to use, it does the job. I may get it repainted in the future. I already messaged up some parts loading fitness equipment and car parts.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

I had the same problem, their was air in the rear brake lines, I did replaced the brake switch and the new one stayed on all the time, put the old one back on and later on is when I found the air after replacing one of the rear drum cylinder piston thingy device.

[@MaqsVids]

Ahhh. I will have to keep lookout for that when I do some upcoming brake work. I didn't even think about air in the brake lines causing it. But, it makes sense.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

@@MaqsVids I found out because the passenger side cylinder started leaking.

[@modlist6129]

I have the same issue with my c1500 the brake light stays on, I replaced the switch but still no fix for it. Ima try to replace my rear dr cylinder piston

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

@@modlist6129 I hope it works, let me know how it goes.

[@williamallen7882]

@@modlist6129I would check your trailer wiring harness too. Pus hmm dow n.v with your hands to see if yo uh can hear the brake relay Uggh under the hood clicking or not. Could be that too

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

Good video thx

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks and you are very welcome!

[@roelpuente5757]

David is talking about brake light that stays on dashboard

[@roelpuente5757]

Can you help out with that

[@777SuperTone]

Could you share the part number of the new switch and where you got it please? Thanks! Great Vid!!!

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks! The part is GM D806A switch. I ordered it from Rock auto. I put the link below. I need to get better about putting these things in the description. I will put it there too. www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=98276&cc=1050804&pt=10474&jsn=1

[@777SuperTone]

Thanks Maq! I really appreciate the detailed info. you provide in your vids.

[@keltonwilt1499]

What’s the switch you removed to get to the brake switch

[@MaqsVids]

I don't know off hand. Let me do some digging.

[@thatrebelboy48]

The first switch he removed looks like a clutch switch…

[@mendozaoffroad9782]

i replaced the switch and the still the same did i do something wrong

[@nfshoodrich5114]

What about the light on the dash

[@MaqsVids]

What do you mean? Which light?

[@roelpuente5757]

@@MaqsVids the brake light that stays on on dashboard can u help out with that