Understanding your vehicle's Brake light & cruise control switches and the importance of its maintenance
Your vehicle's brake lights are essential to warn drivers behind you that your vehicle is about to slow, so they should light up instantly when your brake pedal is applied. The cruise control system also relies on a switch at the brake pedal to deactivate when the brake is applied. Over time, the clearance between the pedal and these switches may vary from their factory adjustment so it is important to inspect periodically to ensure continued safe operation.