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Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#1002672
Is there a way to modify the standard brake light system so that the brake lights come on earlier? I found this video but surely there is something simpler?

I have quite large brakes on my car so in normal traffic it doesn't take much pedal application to make the car slow, but as a gentlemen told me yesterday at a set of lights, my brake lights weren't on. They work perfectly when pressed slightly harder, but it's something that I'm now very wary about. Any ideas?

regards
Jak

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#1002674
I sure that you could fit a brake light switch inside on the pedal rod , under the carpet,
a little VT commodore switch on a small bit of angle mounted on floor . and a small plate on the rod for the button to stop on ,when you push the brakes the rod and plate would move forward making the brake light switch button pop out making the brake lights come on.
I did a similar set up on my Kombi
the cruise control switch works 2 ways

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAKE-STOP-LAMP-LIGHT-SWITCH-SUIT-HOLDEN-COMMODORE-VY-VZ-WITH-CRUISE-CONTROL-x1-/121452566378

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Holden-New-Brake-Light-Switch-to-suit-VR-VS-VT-VX-VY-Commodore-/150890560057

there are smaller switches, you could even mount it on the floor in front of the pedals with the button pushing on the end of the rod using that .
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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#1002678
ian.mezz wrote:I sure that you could fit a brake light switch inside on the pedal rod , under the carpet,
a little VT commodore switch on a small bit of angle mounted on floor . and a small plate on the rod for the button to stop on ,when you push the brakes the rod and plate would move forward making the brake light switch button pop out making the brake lights come on.
I did a similar set up on my Kombi
the cruise control switch works 2 ways

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAKE-STOP-LAMP-LIGHT-SWITCH-SUIT-HOLDEN-COMMODORE-VY-VZ-WITH-CRUISE-CONTROL-x1-/121452566378

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Holden-New-Brake-Light-Switch-to-suit-VR-VS-VT-VX-VY-Commodore-/150890560057

there are smaller switches, you could even mount it on the floor in front of the pedals with the button pushing on the end of the rod using that .
the 2nd one it ideal. but 38 bucks! fark 🤪 pretty damn expensive for a part that no one ever will replace.

I got heaps of those laying around if you need one.


I got heaps of the cruise control ones too, but those are quite bulky

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#1002682
It may fix it by renewing the standard switches.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1002690
Hi

I've had the same issue with older switches, it can also be a build up of sludge in the opening in the switch. It wouldn't be hard to fit a mechanical switch but none of them are as neat as the VW design

Steve

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#1002698
AA003 wrote:It may fix it by renewing the standard switches.
I had this problem, and replacing the standard switch fixed it.
From your ole' mate Jeff

vduboy Insano Dub Head

702 posts · joined Oct 2012 ·

#1002709
You could also try a motorbike mechanical brake light switch, they are adjustable to get the right timing. Most are about $22 aftermarket.
It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#1002711
Thanks for all the replies guys, I'll try a new switch first & see how it goes

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#1002723
I run silicone brake fluid which chews out the seals on standard switches, so I have set up a microswitch operating off the pedal. This setup can be adjusted so the lights come on when you just breathe on the pedal.
If fitting a new hydraulic switch, I would think you may have to bleed the brakes but I may be wrong
Cheers....wayne

vduboy Insano Dub Head

702 posts · joined Oct 2012 ·

#1002724
If you are quick changing it you can get away without bleeding it but it generally doesn't hurt to give them a good flush out. Let me know if you do want a motorbike switch, I can get a pic of a few different styles from work.
It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#1003246
put a new switch in the MC, bled the brakes, much much better, lights come on almost instantly

thebullfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

163 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·

#1003307
What switch did you end up going with?