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Re: Break in brake circuit

To: Stephen McCartney <sgam@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Break in brake circuit
From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 20:10:55 -0500
Yes, yes and yes.

Stephen McCartney wrote:
> 
> Thanks Bob,
> 
> So, do I have to remove that panel under the dash to get to it?
> 
> Also, did you replace the switch?  Is it an easy part to replace?
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve
> 
> >From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
> >Reply-To: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
> >To: Stephen McCartney <sgam@hotmail.com>
> >CC: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: Break in brake circuit
> >Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 19:07:35 -0500
> >
> >Had this happen a while ago.  Switch seems to fail in the off (closed)
> >position,
> >is mounted near top of brake pedal arm, fixed to a brace beneath the cowl.
> >Pressing the brake pedal allows switch to open, completing brake circuit.
> >Somewhat of a b*itch to get to, and make sure you get the brake arm
> >retraction
> >spring re-mounted properly.
> >
> >- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
> >
> >Stephen McCartney wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello all.
> > >
> > > Went down to the beach yesterday (28 deg. C!) and had a great time, but
> >on
> > > the way back, a guy behind me stuck his head out the window and called
> >out
> > > "hey mate, you've got no brake lights!".
> > >
> > > Sure enough, brake lights aren't coming on.  Fuses are fine, tail-lights
> >are
> > > fine.  So I'm thinking that it might be the switch for the brake lights,
> >but
> > > I don't know where it is.  Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Steve
> > > ('68 2000 Solex)
> > >
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> >- R.W. Mann & Company, Inc.   >>  Airline Industry Analysis
> >   Port Washington, NY  11050  >>  tel 516-944-0900, fax -7280
> >   mailto:RWM@RWMann.com       >>  URL http://www.RWMann.com/
> >
> 
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