Bill
I'm currently using a brake light switch from a 1991 or newer Ford
Escort. I suggest to any one wanting a mechanical switch to go to your
local Auto yard and grab the switch and wire harness; this will make it
easier to wire into your car. The switch is also available at any Auto
Parts Store.
I found that the spring rate in this switch was too great so I
carefully pulled the switch apart and found 2 springs inside; remove the
heavy spring and assemble the switch. The switch will now work with the
stock spring force of the brake pedal.
I have made a couple of different bracket to hold the switch above
the pedal but I'm not totally satisfied with either of them. I just have
not spent the time to design and make a really good solid mount for the
switch.
My current thoughts about this bracket is to make one that clamps
onto the steering column. I have not tried this yet so I don't know how
well it will work; maybe this spring.
There are 2 advantages to using a mechanical brake light switch:
1 The brake lights come on quicker and that means you could be safer
2 A mechanical switch is necessary to install cruise control; which I
did
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bill Manning
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 5:15 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Silicone brake fluid and brake lights
I recently converted my 1965 Mk1 Tiger to DOT 5
silicone brake fluid. Since my plan to be the
exception to the rule that the standard brake light
switches don't work with silicone brake fluid didn't
pan out I'm looking for other ideas. Ideally I would
like to just replace the original brake light switch
with an upgraded model in the same 3/8" hole that the
old switch was in. If that is not practical does
anyone have a clean mechanical switch setup that they
would care to share with us. Pictures and part numbers
will be very helpful. Thank you. -Bill B9470661
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