Brake Pedal not Returning to “Resting” Position
Short answer: The pedal is pushed back up (to release the brake-light switch) by the pushrod from the booster/master — not just a spring. If the lights won’t shut off, remove the clevis pin, unthread the clevis to lengthen the rod a quarter-turn at a time, and recheck until the pedal returns far enough to release the switch.
There’s also a thin metal tab on the pedal arm that contacts the switch — you may be able to bend it slightly. And check the master cylinder has enough fluid.
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