[Tigers] Brake light switch

[Joe Parlanti]

Folks,

Here is the mechanical switch solution that I implemented several years ago. I've had it on my car and several others for quite some time with good results. The attached article is one I wrote for the TEAE Rootes Review.

Cheers,

JVP


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From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Jay Laifman <jay.laifman at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:19 PM
To: Harry Elam <harryb at elams.org>
Cc: tigers at autox.team.net <tigers at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Brake light switch

So perhaps the other question is how often to folks check that their brake lights are coming on as soon as they want them to?  It used to be that when I was at a stoplight, and a car pulled up behind me, I'd routinely look at the reflection in the bumper or grille to see if my brake lights were on, and I'd test with light pressure too.  When was the last time a car with chrome pulled up behind us?!

On Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM Harry Elam via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net<mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>> wrote:
B382000471 still has an original mechanical switch installed over 20 years ago. We have used silicone brake fluid for decades and drain and flush periodically. As usual, when purchased I bought a spare. Dan has it now if you want more info.
Harry Elam
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