Brake Light Switch Question??????

[Naumoff]

Originally Posted by EarlsflyinCobra

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

Take the time and make the bracket for the switch.
I am running the hydraulic switch and it takes a lot of pressure to keep it on and it is a little late coming on at that.
I notice it will not stay on with my foot on the brake at a stop light unless I apply some good pressure.
I know all mt early Fords had the same set up but they were big iron.
I might changing the switch first to see if it is just the switch but I am still going to change mine over.

This conversion to a switch on the brake pedal is my next project.

What switches have you found that you like?