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01-30-2014, 10:33 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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what to use for a brake light switch
What switch do I need to get to install on my 1977 Ez-go for brake light operation?
It is stock as far as the brake system except for a rod I had to add for length since I built a extended frame.I put this rod from the pedal backto the piece that used to hook to the pedal.I actually threaded a piece of 5/16ths rod and screwed it into a Model T Ford handbrake adjuster and pinned that to the pedal. Here is why i ask.I am useing a old Napa 7 wire turn signal switch on the column and it has a white wire to run to the brake light switch.I have the signals working fine. That wire is loose and I can hook 12v to it and the brake lights come on,and the turn signals work as they should. Only thing I found is I will have to have a toggle switch or something to cut power to the brake lights when I park it and lock the brake pedal. |
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01-30-2014, 10:37 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
I used a push horn button and drilled a hole in my brake pedal and mounted it in the pedal works great
all I have to remember is to have my foot over the switch if I want the brake lights to come on. |
01-31-2014, 12:42 AM | #3 |
Master of All Things
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
Here is one way to do it.....check out this thread.....complete with pictures and part numbers.
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/desig...ts-e-z-go.html |
01-31-2014, 05:21 AM | #4 |
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
X's 2....I did this on a cart I had and it worked like a champ. Just make sure to zip tie the wire in several places so it doesn't interfere with the brake mechanism.
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01-31-2014, 10:15 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
Thank you! And the good thing is I have 2 of those switchs allready.Got them for my model T projects.thanks for the help.
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01-31-2014, 03:15 PM | #6 |
So wild it hurts!
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
What I would use is called a "dead mans switch". It is a switch that closes the circuit if it is released (hence the name) There is one used on MGBs for the brake lights (ask me how I know). It is mounted to the master cylinder. Go here to take a look:
http://www.mossmotors.com/ |
01-31-2014, 03:21 PM | #7 |
So wild it hurts!
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
Here is a picture of the switch mounted on an MGB master cylinder. Click on the other pics in this pic to see other pics of the dead mans switch! The third is a solo picture of the switch. Note the 3rd pic the switch would be in the 'closed circuit' position......
https://www.google.com/search?q=mgb+...68%3B304%3B500 |
01-31-2014, 06:41 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Central Delaware
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
Why not a simple plunger switch like used, for years, on cars? They are also available at Radio Shack and other places.
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01-31-2014, 06:51 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
It would keep the lights on when the hill brake was put on. I like the horn button through a hole idea. It is simple and the switches are very cheap if they go bad!
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01-31-2014, 07:22 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: what to use for a brake light switch
Moss motors, haven't been to that site since the 80s but I guess then it was a catalog
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