and yet another method for a brake light switch

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » April 3, 2011, 2:03 pm

Ron Francis sells a special low pressure hydraulic switch (the inline style) to replace the old one - direct replacement - and has a nifty plug that goes over the switch posts.
It only takes 25/30 pounds of pressure to activate instead of the old style that takes over 100 pounds.
Look at SW32
http://www.ronfrancis.com/products.asp?dept=28
Cured my intermittent brake light problem and I didn't have to custom rig a mechanical switch under the dash.
I like it.

U@ss

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » April 3, 2011, 4:29 pm

very interesting. thanks for posting that skip.

tomrooster · Post by **tomrooster** » April 3, 2011, 7:19 pm

They don't seem to last very long with silicon fluid might be OK with regular brake fluid. Tom

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » April 3, 2011, 7:22 pm

Tom... this switch is silicone friendly.
That's what I had a problem with in the first place.
U@ss

moondog · Post by **moondog** » April 3, 2011, 9:22 pm

Skip,
Thanks! I am going to get one.
Roger

Haus · Post by **Haus** » April 4, 2011, 1:38 pm

I've done a couple of the SW 76 type. Had to build a small bracket from scrap metal laying around. Works pretty good and eliminates the need for wires hanging out your firewall. I've got a new truck that I don't plan to go all out on so I'll keep this part in mind.