my brake lights wont turn off

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Danayala

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I have a 99 2door Tahoe and my brake lights wont turn off . I replaced brake peddle switch , thinking that was the problem but they are still on ?? need some help trying to fix this problem. or has this happened to anyone else ?? plz need help
 
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Danayala

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Many years ago, you could sometimes fix that by pulling the brake pedal away from the firewall.

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I tried that but the lights are still on . I am at a loss .. been looking on YouTube but have found no luck .. don't know what to do
 

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Could be “fluid lock”. Bleed the brakes and the master cylinder then adjust the brake pedal in to a travel of around 3-4 inches. Hope that helps.
 

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