wanted dual port master cylinder with TWO brake light switch holes (after 1970)

tg007tim Casual Dubber

26 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 9 Dec 2011, 8:21 pm

#876291

Need a standard beetle master cylinder;

dual circuit

BUT must have TWO holes for brake light switches to run a dash warning light

Believe these were on the standard beetle after 1970

Cheers

Tim

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Dec 2011, 8:36 pm

#876293

THESE SWITCHES WERE NEVER STANDARD IN AUSTRALIA..
NORTH AMERICA ONLY..

they used brake switches with 3 prongs instead of two..
also.. USA wiring was entirely different to other models in other countries..
the brake test switch [which I have no idea what it was like]
fitted in between the headlamp and wiper switches..

in Australia there was a plastic plug in the hole...
even in the 1976 models with the plastic flat dash...

this must have been a requirement for cars sold in the USA..
as all beetles sold in USA had them from about 1970>

the master cylinders were the same, My 1968 German made beetle has the two brake switch master cylinder..

Lee

check out: Vollks.com.au for master cylinders

has pics of them too... Lee

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 9 Dec 2011, 9:18 pm

#876304

My German built '68 had a 2 switch MC however when I replaced it a year or so ago was told that they only do one switch now as it is cheaper and works the same. One way would be to get an old MC with the 2 switches and get it sleeved in stainless steel and then rekit it. Should be someone on here that has an old MC.
Cheers..wayne

tg007tim Casual Dubber

26 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 21 Dec 2011, 12:02 pm

#877941

THis is the workaround on aftermarket dual circuit master cylinder by tapping in the second switch on rear line

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Dec 2011, 2:22 pm

#877957

I have seen beetles with the two switches but only one switch connected... lol

and My Master cylinder has a stainless steel sleeve in it...

Lee

PS: why was the dual brake switch master cylinder wanted???

back in the 60's I had a dash lamp connected to the brakes so I knew when the brake lights were on... ??
Why?? I have no idea.

Lee

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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 23 Dec 2011, 9:32 am

#878204

i have sleeved dual one but it's the offset (t3?)

any good?

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

aintgotitmusthaveit Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 23 Dec 2011, 11:15 am

#878215

Hey guys, Tim's sorted. No longer needs the master cylinder
He's building himself up a buggy in Victoria.
Engineer requested a dual circuit set up to also provide brake failure indication

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Dec 2011, 2:55 pm

#878242

bushed wrote:i have sleeved dual one but it's the offset (t3?)

any good?

I think any will bolt on OK

its just the length of the pipes that may be too short..??

LEE

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