Brake Light (in dash) won't come on with Parking Brake

[bigmistake]

I've got a '91 that has some issues with the parking brake.  The brakes work fine, but the light in the dash won't come on when the brakes are active.  When I turn the truck on, the dash light shows up, so I know the bulb isn't out.

 

The handle to release the parking brake is also missing - all that remains is a frayed looking wire.  Pulling the wire releases the brake, no problem.  Any thoughts on replacing the handle?  I'm guessing find a handle in the JY and rig it on there...  I haven't been able to find an assembly to replace it with.

 

Thanks for any input!  Glad to finally be a Comanche owner!  

[Jeep Driver]

43 minutes ago, bigmistake said:

I've got a '91 that has some issues with the parking brake.  The brakes work fine, but the light in the dash won't come on when the brakes are active.  When I turn the truck on, the dash light shows up, so I know the bulb isn't out.

 

The handle to release the parking brake is also missing - all that remains is a frayed looking wire.  Pulling the wire releases the brake, no problem.  Any thoughts on replacing the handle?  I'm guessing find a handle in the JY and rig it on there...  I haven't been able to find an assembly to replace it with.

 

Thanks for any input!  Glad to finally be a Comanche owner!  

There is a switch on the brake pedal assembly itself

Take the kick panel off you'll find a single wire and connector

Switch completes a ground circuit

 

[bigmistake]

Thanks!  Looks like that is what it is.  There is a little tab that looks like it is bent out of shape.  When I push it down, the light comes on.  Will see what I can do to get it connecting again.