brake lights not working

[54bobby]

guys, the brake lights aren't working. the hazards are. before i go ahead and buy a brake light switch, what else would cause this? i'll add that i suck at electrical $#!& and have no tester. are there any grounds that would affect only the brake lights? i will add that i just installed a new fey bumper but all other lighting is working as it should.

[Minuit]

Is the switch making good contact with the pedal? Best to start simple. If you listen closely you might also be able to hear it as you're pressing and releasing the pedal.

[54bobby]

my 87 is non adjustable. besides the switch, is there anything else that would cause the brake lights not to work but the flashers do?

[88whitemanche]

Ground in the left rear tail light....

 

Does reverse work?

[54bobby]

yes, back up lights work. only the brake lights are out.

[87MJTIM]

I had this same problem a few years ago.  It turned out to be the turn signal switch.  I had running lights, turns and flasher, but no brake lights.  (Reverse has not worked in years.)

[54bobby]

pretty sure it's the brake light switch. when i giggle the peddle they start to work. got a new switch from advanced and installing today.

[54bobby]

new switch in. what a pita. simple job on a lift but not for a 60 yr old with 50 extra lbs. and no lift. just couldn't get in there with both hands but after a while goter done. everything good now.