Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Manufacturer indicates the use of both a stop light switch and a brake pedal position sensor; however, wiring schematic indicates only a pedal position sensor is used. See Stop Lamps under SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS.

Fig 1: Stop Lamp Switch

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment

Callout	Component Name
1	Stop Lamp Switch Procedure Cycle the brake pedal to ensure free brake pedal movement and full return prior to setting the switch. Slide the brake stop lamp switch into the retainer until the switch plunger is touching against the striker plate. Once the switch barrel is against the strike plate, twist clockwise 60 degrees until the travel stop has been reached to lock it in place. CAUTION: Proper stoplamp switch adjustment is essential. Improper stoplamp switch adjustment could cause brake drag and excessive brake lining wear. With the switch properly adjusted, there will be a 0.2-1.2 mm (0.008-0.47 in) clearance between the end of the switch barrel and the striker plate on the pedal arm. Cycle the brake pedal to ensure the brake switch electrical connector is fully seated, and that the switch remains in place. Verify the operation of the brake stop lamp.

Callout

Component Name

Stop Lamp Switch

Procedure

Cycle the brake pedal to ensure free brake pedal movement and full return prior to setting the switch.
Slide the brake stop lamp switch into the retainer until the switch plunger is touching against the striker plate.
Once the switch barrel is against the strike plate, twist clockwise 60 degrees until the travel stop has been reached to lock it in place.

CAUTION:

Proper stoplamp switch adjustment is essential. Improper stoplamp switch adjustment could cause brake drag and excessive brake lining wear.

With the switch properly adjusted, there will be a 0.2-1.2 mm (0.008-0.47 in) clearance between the end of the switch barrel and the striker plate on the pedal arm.
Cycle the brake pedal to ensure the brake switch electrical connector is fully seated, and that the switch remains in place.
Verify the operation of the brake stop lamp.