Hi Mel,
Did the exact thing about 5 years ago, used to have to stomp the
brakes to turn on the lights even with a new pressure switch.
I have it set to turn them on when I just touch the pedal. A bright
3rd LED light that is attached to the trunk with magnets completes the
package.
I bought the lED strip from Watson's as well and machined a bracket to
fit the curve of the trunk. It pops off and slips in the trunk for
shows.
This light has saved my butt (and the Healy's tail) many times.
Rob
On Mar 28, 2010, at 6:58 AM, edic wrote:
> Paul,
>
>
>
> My brake light switch went out and I decided to replace it with a
> mechanical switch. I especially like the feature that I can adjust
> the brake lights to come on with the slightest pressure of
> drepressing the brake pedal. I think the sooner the brake lights
> come on the sooner the tailgater can start stopping. The switch was
> fairly easy to install except for working in the foot well and I had
> to make a small bracket to hold the switch. Drilling a couple of
> holes in the foot well was cumbersome, at least for me, and the
> retro took some time, but I am happy with the results.
>
> I got the idea for the mechanical switch from Lin Rose's wonderful
> Healey restoration site, "THE BLOODY BEAST" AH 3000 MK I, listed
> under Brakes. The picture of the instillation sealed the deal for
> me as I am visual and I thought this is something I can do. He also
> had a picture of the switch and the company to call to order it. I
> called Watson's StreetWorks and they were a pleasure to deal with.
> The switch was $22 plus shipping and came within a few days.
>
> http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Home.html
>
> My original brake switch is located just beneath the rear horn and I
> did not remove it, just added wires to go to the new switch.
>
> This was my experience FWIW.
>
> Mel Brunet
>
> 67 BJ8
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