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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1977RAM WAGON B300, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 7.2L ENG VIN DREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICALSPEED CONTROL SYSTEMS - AUTOMATICADJUSTMENTSBRAKE LIGHT/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
1977 Dodge and Ram Ram Wagon B300, Van Passenger Extended, 7.2L Eng VIN D
Brake Light/Speed Control Switch
1977 Dodge and Ram Ram Wagon B300, Van Passenger Extended, 7.2L Eng VIN DSECTION Brake Light/Speed Control Switch
- Loosen switch assembly to pedal bracket screws, and slide switch assembly away from pedal blade or push rod. Push in on brake pedal, release and allow pedal to return to natural position.NOTE: Do not pull back on brake pedal.
Insert a suitable spacer gauge 0.140" thick on pedal blade or push rod.
- Slide switch assembly toward pedal blade or push rod until switch contacts spacer gauge with plunger depressed. Tighten switch bracket screws to 100 INCH lbs. Remove spacer and check that switch plunger does not hang up on pedal blade.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.