Replacing brake switch
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Bones
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Replacing brake switch
I need to replace the pressure brake switch on my '66 F-100. after replacing the switch, do I need to bleed my brakes?
1966 F-100 4x4, 1973 390 FE, swaped in C6/NP205
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unibody madness
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Re: Replacing brake switch
Couldnt hurt, I would. I would also do away with that type switch anyway, I have electric switches under the dash mounted on a corner bracket,activated by the brake pedal hanger
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Re: Replacing brake switch
I just changed mine....
I didn't bleed them & I haven't noticed any difference
I didn't bleed them & I haven't noticed any difference
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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ICEMAN6166
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Re: Replacing brake switch
if you dont step on the brake pedal when its out ,no fluid will leak out or air get in.slick4x4 wrote:I just changed mine....
I didn't bleed them & I haven't noticed any difference
its a quick job if you have the new one in hand.
i changed out my temp gauge and lost less than a shotglass of coolant.
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
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1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
Re: Replacing brake switch
That's exactly what I did....
As soon as the old one out...good one (I have lots of spare parts) back in
As soon as the old one out...good one (I have lots of spare parts) back in
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Bones
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Re: Replacing brake switch
Thanks, Guys. got 'er done in just a few minutes and brakes lights are back! 
Just a 'spit' of fluid leaked out!
Just a 'spit' of fluid leaked out!1966 F-100 4x4, 1973 390 FE, swaped in C6/NP205
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Uncle Skip
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Re: Replacing brake switch
Guys, Ron Francis Wiring has a "low pressure" brake switch with a neat little connector that you should consider. I noticed on my own master cylinder that sometimes I had to really press down on the brakes to get the brake light to come on. I don't know if that is or was a function of the disk brake swap or not, but the new switch from Francis cured my problem.
(and about the same price as the original).
(and about the same price as the original).
I'm not arguing with you. I'm just explaining why I'm right.
Pardon me. Does your deaug bite?
Pardon me. Does your deaug bite?
Re: Replacing brake switch
Skip's Right. I Used One Of These On My Truck When I Upgraded The Brakes & They Work Great!..............Uncle Skip wrote:Guys, Ron Francis Wiring has a "low pressure" brake switch with a neat little connector that you should consider. I noticed on my own master cylinder that sometimes I had to really press down on the brakes to get the brake light to come on. I don't know if that is or was a function of the disk brake swap or not, but the new switch from Francis cured my problem.
(and about the same price as the original).