Tim, I got tired of replacing those brake pressure switches every couple of
years. Rather than try to find a switch from another car that would work, I
decided just to replace the switch with an adjustable mechanical switch and
have had no problems since. I don't know if this is the reason the pressure
switches fail, but the website of the place that had the mechanical switch
said that the problem is that the switch contacts get dirty or oxidized over
time, due to a lack of "wiping action" between them. The mechanical switch
remedies that.
The switch I used is adjustable so that you can set it for the lights to
come on immediately, or with more pedal pressure.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Tim Ward
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 6:39 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
Hi List
Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put on
the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.
First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested to
me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
are sensitive and stay that way?
Many thanks
Tim
Tim Ward
Warwick House
12 Mill Road
Kislingbury
NN7 4BB
Tel: 07855 388 751
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