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04-14-2008, 06:40 AM
EarlsflyinCobra
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Brake Light Switch Question??????
I have been doing a little research on brake light switch wiring and am more confused now than when I started
. Basically I have found that there are two types (that I have found) to use;
First there is the mechanical button switch that contacts some part of the brake pedal rod, depressing the button, and when the brake is applied it turns on the brake lights by the button being released. If using a Ford pedal system this type would be easy to use however I am using a Wilwood reverse pedal system and would have to fabricate a bracket for the switch. (Not a major problem or a lot of work). I have done a couple of google searches for a switch of this type that works with the Wilwood system but have not found one.
Second there is the Hydraulic switch that goes into the brake line and senses a pressure change in fluid activating the brake lights. I have found several negatives about this switch saying it is unreliable and subject to carbon buildup???? Also, since I am running seperate front and rear master cylinders and hydraulic lines I was wondering if this type switch is used should it go in the front system, the rear system, or one in each system??
So, now I am wondering if I should run both types for redundancy, since BRAKE LIGHTS ARE IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please, someone UNCONFUSE me...........LOL
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