Brake booster pushrod... WTF?

[rhock99 at epix.net (Ryan H)]

I'm worried - the switch is out all the way... I don't wanna hit my brakes yet (no fluid), but if I gently pull on the pushrod, it definitely feels like it is hitting its stop. 

> 
> Grab the plunger of the brake light switch and pull it out - it will click 
> then stop at the fully extended position.
> 
> Hit your brakes a few times and it will all be good.
> 
> Drew
> 
> On Sun, 4 Apr 2004, Ryan H wrote:
> 
> > OK, had the brake booster out of the car to swap pedal assemblies.  I didn't do ANYTHING to the booster.   After putting everything back together, my brake pedal is now 1/2" away from the brake light switch - in other words my brake lights are always on.  
> > I thought maybe it was the other end of the rod, in the booster / master cylinder, but if I pull on the rod it is definitely hitting the end of its movement.  
> > Is this normal or is there something going on here?
> > Is it safe to adjust this?  Thanks guys, sorry for the repeated questions, the issues just keep on coming...
> > 
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