Brake light switch

panhead_pete

panhead_pete

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Hi from Japan


Im getting my 30 coupe ready for registration and need to replace the brake light switch. Is there a reputable supplier as I prefer OEM if possible.



Thanks
Pete
 

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The originals are best and can be redone.
The cheap chinezium ones are junk.
The expensive repro's are good, but, seem to be out of stock at some vendors.
 
It's so easy to add brass bushings to the existing inexpensive 30-31 switches, and in doing so, you'll save yourself $45.00. All that's needed is a small piece of K&S 3/16" (.187") brass tubing.

Regards
Bill
 
BillCNC said:
It's so easy to add brass bushings to the existing inexpensive 30-31 switches, and in doing so, you'll save yourself $45.00. All that's needed is a small piece of K&S 3/16" (.187") brass tubing.

Regards
Bill
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I disagree. If you have ever seen an original, or the ones made by A&L and sold by some of our vendors, the brass bushing is a machined part that fits into the case halves, not a piece of tubing.
 
GRutter said:
I disagree. If you have ever seen an original, or the ones made by A&L and sold by some of our vendors, the brass bushing is a machined part that fits into the case halves, not a piece of tubing.
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I did a very detailed writeup (11-29-2019) about the mod, and it's posted on the other forum. It's a simple and rock solid mod thats cheap and still is functioning perfectly today. The tubing was just quick description I used, but a well fitting pieces of brass is just that regardless if was installed during manufacturing or after. I only offered it as an option for those that like to improve what they currently have.

Regards
Bill
 
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BillCNC said:
I did a very detailed writeup (11-29-2019) about the mod, and it's posted on the other forum. It's a simple and rock solid mod thats cheap and still is functioning perfectly today.
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Can you provide a link? I tried a search and no joy.
 
katy said:
Can you provide a link? I tried a search and no joy.
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Site wont let the link work. Try the advance search or go into the electrical tech section.

Advance search > Key word = switch > member = Bill CNC

Regards
Bill
 
BillCNC said:
Site wont let the link work. Try the advance search or go into the electrical tech section.

Advance search > Key word = switch > member = Bill CNC

Regards
Bill
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Just looked at your post to fix brake light switch with brass tubing. Very nicely done A+.
 
Thanks for the link, got it in a notification email from administration. Looks good, problem is that for some unbeknownst reason I can't sign in to that forum and get the pictures. Methinks I can figure it out from the explanation.
 
Yeah, I probably should make one into a PDF file so it can be downloaded or published. I would have posted it here as well, but there isn't any sub-forums to post it in on this site.

Regards
Bill
 
The good quality switch was made by A&L Parts. They have relocated and I don't know what their status is now. Maybe someone can comment about them. I have to mention that Al Lepore was a great friend of mine and made many contributions to the hobby. I have one of his reproduction 1932 horns on my 1932 Coupe and I run my fingers over the bell of that horn and think of him often. Ed
 
A&L now only sells to the vendors - no more direct to the public sales. They still make excellent products. The vendors sell the switch make by A&L
 
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