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04-18-2013, 10:59 AM
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Brake light switch
Has anyone used a inline hydrolic brake switch for rear brake lights? Running the power brakes under the cab, and was thinking about using the inline switch for the brake lights, dont know if that is a good idea or not or has anyone had problems. Thanks
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04-18-2013, 12:34 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
There are a lot of vehicles out there with that type of switch. I have used them on my race buggy back in the day and never had a poblem with them. All air cooled vw came with that type.
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04-18-2013, 12:39 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
Yep most Fords had them up thorough at least the late 60's and I have one on the 48 but I'd much rather run the stock switch unless you moved the pedal assembly then i'd figure out a switch to work on the swinging pedals under the dash before putting in an inline switch. Reason: it seams I changed the inline brake light switch every other year on my truck and years ago working in shops I changed a lot of Ford inline brake light switches but very few GM switches.
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04-18-2013, 01:28 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
I picked up a VW one to plumb in to the system at the master as soon as I upgrade from single master to dual. I will run the stock switch for lights, looks etc and will hide the hydro one for trailer brake signal and ignition/starter cut out ( hidden button under dash to bypass) for security
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04-18-2013, 04:16 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
Careful Newfisher That VW switch is metric not NPT.
You could use a relay off the stock switch for the Trailer Brakes.
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04-18-2013, 04:21 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
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I too changed many a Ford hydro switch and the mechanical switch that came out next. I can't believe Ford used those 2 switches for as long as they did, But I made a bunch of bucks changing them 
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04-18-2013, 05:41 PM
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04-18-2013, 06:22 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
Lord, I wonder how my '59 will be like with Brakes
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04-19-2013, 12:22 AM
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Re: Brake light switch
In addition to frequent replacement, the pressure switches take slightly longer to close. Sure, it's a tiny amount of time but imo the stock brake lights being small and mounted low on the truck don't get noticed as quickly so anything that delays the reaction of the driver behind you isn't good.
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04-19-2013, 12:02 PM
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04-19-2013, 01:03 PM
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Re: Brake light switch
Summit sells a low pressure switch made by Ron Francis.. part # rfw-sw32 takes very little pressure to turn on.. i've had great luck with these.
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