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Removing Brake Pedal Switch

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Checks and maintenance

The switch mounted at the brake pedal allows the rear stop lights to illuminate when the pedal is pressed: it is generally a normally closed switch, meaning when the button is released (brake pedal pressed), the switch keeps the circuit closed, turning on the lights; when the button is pressed (brake pedal released), the circuit opens and the lights turn off. The switch is fixed to a bracket above the brake pedal: to remove it, simply rotate it clockwise to disengage, extract the safety pin, and disconnect the connector.

Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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