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55 Gmc series 2.

I've been having problems with the brake lights not working, found it was the wires that connect to the brake light switch. I've tried everything to secure them better to no avail. Anyone have any recommendations on this or know if there are specific fasteners to use?

Here is the switch:

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if the connectors on the harness wires are old and worn out, find proper size female bullet connectors to replace them, but make sure the problem isn't that the wires are too short or improperly routed and getting knocked off by the pedal arm when you use the brakes - should be a wire clip nearby to hold them

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Thanks Bill. Good point on having some extra slack. Are all female bullet connectors the same size or are there difference sizes?


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wire size differences, if ones fitting the wire properly are too big or small they can be opened up or crimped down to fit tightly

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There are also different sizes on the business end.


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I used the female bullet connectors, that I got from advance auto, for 48 gmc, works great.

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I used those connectors too and they work perfectly. Anytime you have need to connect a smaller wire into a larger crimp just bare twice the length and fold it over before inserting.


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