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Brake Switch Installation on a 1968 Mustang

    • 1). Disconnect the wiring from the side of the switch. Note that each wire plugs into a single connector. Pull the connector off of the switch.

    • 2). Crimp the two tips of the cotter pin together with pliers. The cotter pin is located next to the brake switch on the brake pedal assembly.

    • 3). Pull the cotter pin out of the side of the brake pedal assembly with pliers to access the metal pushrod that protrudes through the firewall.

    • 4). Slide the metal pushrod off of the brake pedal assembly to access a plastic washer.

    • 5). Slide the plastic washer off of the side of the switch.

    • 6). Slide the brake switch off of the brake pedal assembly.

    • 7). Slide the new brake switch onto the brake pedal assembly.

    • 8). Slide the plastic washer onto the side of the switch.

    • 9). Slide the metal pushrod onto the brake pedal assembly.

    • 10

      Slide the cotter pin through its hole on the side of the brake pedal assembly.

    • 11

      Bend the two tips of the cotter pin apart with pliers to secure the switch and the metal pushrod in place.

    • 12

      Press the wiring connector onto the brake switch.

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