I'm reading a lot of the threads and have gathered that Corvettes have a reputation for electrical problems. My 74 Stingray's "Break Light" stays on, despite the emergency break clearly being lowered all the way down.

Is this something I should worry about or that might lead to bigger electrical problems?

Thanks in advance!

 

Hi Kobegotskillz, The "Brake" light on the dash does two distinct functions,
#1 The dash light will go on when you apply the parking brake and off when you release the parking brake. You want to see if thats adjusted properly.
#2 There is a "Balance" valve in the brake system, if more pressure is needed in either the front or rear brake system the "Balance" valve goes out of balance and turns on the same light as the parking brake, so open the master clyinder and see which side is low, better yet just buy 4 new calipers, rotors and pads. While your doing that you"Might as well" install a new set bearings, at least the front ones you can do yourself.
I think you said your car sat for a long time, caliper seals can stick (Frozen) in place and the seals just go bad, in either case you want the brakes to work 100% and while your doing that you "Might as well" change the rubber brake lines.
#3 Corvettes don't have electrical, it's all the people before us that did not repair everything properly.
Hope this helps! Need more help? Put it on the forum someome else has a solution. PETE.

 

^^^^^^^ Thanks. I'll do that and let you know how it goes.