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So here's a weird one (or maybe it's not) and if it's been covered already, please point me to the thread because I couldn't find it.
For years my brake pedal has been slow to return to full "off" position. Whether the truck is running or off makes no difference, if I push on the pedal even a little bit, it'll take a second or two for the brake lights to turn back off. It doesn't affect the way the truck drives at all, the brakes definitely release, it's just that last tiny bit to where it catches the brake light switch. The only time it matters is when I'm pulling a trailer with electric brakes. I have to remember to let the brake off a second or two before starting to let the clutch out or else the trailer fights back and it's a violent take off.
I've not done one bit of troubleshooting. For the most part I remember the delay when towing. But I curious: what's worn out? At 200k this truck has only ever had pads/rotors/drums/shoes (and the Chevy 3500 rear cylinder upgrade) so I'll have no trouble believing any brake component is worn out. Same time, I don't wanna just throw parts at it for no reason.
It's not the switch, if I press in the pedal just a bit and release I can make the brake lights go on and off as fast as I want. It's only if the brakes have engaged at all. I'm definitely due for a brake fluid exchange, but I can't imagine old fluid could be causing it.
Any ideas?