Subject: Re: [TR] Silicone Brake Fluid Tolerant Stoplight Switches?

From: William Babbitt <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2024 16:40:48 -0500

Thanks to all who responded. 

As suggested by some, I’ve decided to go with installing a mechanical switch up in the master cylinder area. 
I’ll likely remove the hydraulic switch and put a brass plug in its place. 

Can’t see the merit in continuing down the hydraulic path knowing that short term failure is assured. 
I’d like to have more assurance that the brake lights will function when I need them. Also, I prefer having the lights come on at first pedal movement rather than when the brakes are already engaged. 

The wisdom of the list is always appreciated. 

Thanks, 
Bill

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From: DAVID MASSEY <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 14:53:03 +0000 (UTC)

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I left my switch in place.=C2=A0 No need to replace it with a plug unless i=
t is leaking.

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[email-masked]> wrote: =20
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 Thanks to all who responded.=20

As suggested by some, I=E2=80=99ve decided to go with installing a mechanic=
al switch up in the master cylinder area.=20
I=E2=80=99ll likely remove the hydraulic switch and put a brass plug in its=
 place.=20

Can=E2=80=99t see the merit in continuing down the hydraulic path knowing t=
hat short term failure is assured.=20
I=E2=80=99d like to have more assurance that the brake lights will function=
 when I need them. Also, I prefer having the lights come on at first pedal =
movement rather than when the brakes are already engaged.=20

The wisdom of the list is always appreciated.=20

Thanks,=20
Bill

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