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 Jak Rizzo
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| posted on October 30th, 2014 at 02:13 PM |
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Instant brake light application?
Is there a way to modify the standard brake light system so that the brake lights come on earlier? I found this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg8ixpQodgU 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?
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| posted on October 30th, 2014 at 02:40 PM |
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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...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Holden-New-Brake-Light-Switch-to-suit-VR-V...
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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| posted on October 30th, 2014 at 05:52 PM |
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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,
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| posted on October 30th, 2014 at 07:22 PM |
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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!
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| posted on October 30th, 2014 at 09:05 PM |
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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
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| posted on October 30th, 2014 at 10:17 PM |
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posted by AA003
It may fix it by renewing the standard switches.
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I had this problem, and replacing the standard switch fixed it.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on October 31st, 2014 at 11:10 AM |
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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!
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| posted on October 31st, 2014 at 11:19 AM |
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Thanks for all the replies guys, I'll try a new switch first & see how it goes
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| posted on October 31st, 2014 at 09:08 PM |
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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
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| posted on October 31st, 2014 at 09:28 PM |
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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!
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| posted on October 31st, 2014 at 09:29 PM |
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I fitted a new hydraulic switch to our beetle. Just did the instant swap old for new, and the pedal doesn't feel any different, so did not have to
bleed.
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Jak Rizzo
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| posted on November 10th, 2014 at 01:13 PM |
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put a new switch in the MC, bled the brakes, much much better, lights come on almost instantly
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| posted on November 11th, 2014 at 01:18 PM |
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What switch did you end up going with?
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