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72_K10_Vegas · 01-28-2017, 01:25 PM

Gents,

I have a 72 K10 and I am using the Dakota Digital VHX system. It has an input for the emergency brake being set. I am wondering if our trucks came with that option or if anyone has installed one. I found a couple of threads but they were on later model year trucks.

I certainly can fab a bracket and purchase a micro-switch, but was wondering if a switch was factory made for the 72.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-28-2017, 01:44 PM

There wasn't a switch on the 67-72 trucks. The brake light was a pressure failure warning.

72_K10_Vegas · 01-28-2017, 02:06 PM

OK, that makes sense. Got that wired up already to a term block. I also went and re-read chapter 5 in my service manual. LOL, don't know what it is about me and reading the freaking instructions first!!

Thanks Blu,,

Andy4639 · 01-28-2017, 04:07 PM

I have added the brake light switch to my 71.

Here is the link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7608946

60case · 01-28-2017, 04:13 PM

I used a switch from a 70 camaro Drilled 2 holes to mount switch on a 70 blazer and hook up wire. Very easy to do

01-28-2017, 01:25 PM	#1
72_K10_Vegas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 93	Emergency Brake Switch Gents, I have a 72 K10 and I am using the Dakota Digital VHX system. It has an input for the emergency brake being set. I am wondering if our trucks came with that option or if anyone has installed one. I found a couple of threads but they were on later model year trucks. I certainly can fab a bracket and purchase a micro-switch, but was wondering if a switch was factory made for the 72. __________________ 72 K10

01-28-2017, 01:44 PM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,939	Re: Emergency Brake Switch There wasn't a switch on the 67-72 trucks. The brake light was a pressure failure warning. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-28-2017, 02:06 PM	#3
72_K10_Vegas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 93	Re: Emergency Brake Switch OK, that makes sense. Got that wired up already to a term block. I also went and re-read chapter 5 in my service manual. LOL, don't know what it is about me and reading the freaking instructions first!! Thanks Blu,, __________________ 72 K10

01-28-2017, 04:07 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Emergency Brake Switch I have added the brake light switch to my 71. Here is the link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7608946 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-28-2017, 04:13 PM	#5
60case Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: friendship WI Posts: 174	Re: Emergency Brake Switch I used a switch from a 70 camaro Drilled 2 holes to mount switch on a 70 blazer and hook up wire. Very easy to do



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