[Tigers] Brake light switch

[Jay Laifman]

The one thing I noticed when I made a bracket for my Alpine, using a
plunger switch, is that I had to go back and adjust it a few times to get
it just right.  I wanted those brake lights coming on at the lightest touch
I could have - but then not come on while driving.

FWIW, it looks like my FLAPS has the hydraulic switch in stock for $20.
I'm going to go grab one and swap it in for now.

On Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM Joe Parlanti <jvparlanti at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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> 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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