A critical component in a vehicle’s lighting system. Its main function is to activate the brake lights when the brake pedal is pressed.
LOCATION
The stop light switch is usually located on top of the brake pedal, in the area where the contact point is located when the pedal is depressed. It may be a mechanical switch or a hydraulic pressure switch, depending on the design of the vehicle’s brake system.
COMMON FAULT SYMPTOMS
- Temperature rises in the switch
- Errors in the brake pedal bracket anchoring system
- Mechanical wear
- Loss of signal
FAULT EFFECTS
- Lack of braking signals
- Danger of driving at night or with poor visibility conditions
- Traffic violations and legal sanctions
- Premature wear of brake pads
