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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#1039620
Right. So I "need" a brake warning switch to comply with ridiculous nanny state local laws we have. I installed one of these...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230545265530?ul_noapp=true

But the fluid leaked around the plastic fittings in the rubber bungs. I need a better solution.

Does anyone have an OEM option that would replace a regular VW style twin circuit reservior? I've found a couple of weird things like 99' renault megane and 99-05' ford focus. But they don't seem to be easily found down here in Australia. Other ideas? I'm getting sick of this and just want to finish the damn car. (In truth I'd sell it today).
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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pv370 Officially Full-On Dubber

272 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#1039638
Hey Pete, arnt the warning light switches part of the dual circuit master cylinder. i know the U.S. type 3's have the light on the dash wired from these switches.. maybe 73 type 3's

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1039643
the factory warnings lights are for the pressure side. .

Pete that must be new regulation. Did you mount the reservoir remotely or on top of the MC?

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#1039681
Remotely. Been a pain recently. I'm picking up another one, I'll post some pics. Hopefully this is a lot better for $220. Ouch... 🙁
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1039686
Pete try the brake specialists or workshops,I used one from a Galant or similar from an old master cylinder, it had a float switch inside and it was a matter of wiring to suit.I may have another reservoir but will have to check.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1039700
The RMS made me fit huge reservoirs because Im running 4 spot brakes, they were worried if I ran out of brakes pads I could also run out of brake fluid. You just have to play their game

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1039710
But the fluid leaked around the plastic fittings in the rubber bungs. I need a better solution.

A thin smear of Silastic might seal it all up
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