brake light switch

FRANK PKNY

FRANK PKNY

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Does any one have the part number for the Harley Davidson hydraulic brake light switch. I think this switch is for use with dot 5 fluid. The new one I purchased from the old Ford supplier only lasted two years. Thanks in advance for the help. Frank pkny
 
I searched the old posts and it was recomended that I use one from Ron Francis. The order taker [a very pleasant lady] said that they reenginered the switch to take silicone fluid dot 5 and have no reported problems. I orded one , not cheap $38.00. Will give it a try. Thanks Frank pkny
 
Someone reported recently that the HD switch they bought was made in China. I'd take a close look at what your dealer carries.

I've been using a US made HD switch in DOT 3 for about 8 years now with excellent results.
 
I've been using a Ron Francis switch for a couple of years and it works great. It costs more but I think it is worth it. It doesn't require as much pressure for it to light up the brake lights either.
 
Put the Harley brake light switch on my 49 Merc. today seems to do what it is supposed to do.Package says made in the U.S.A.
 
I use the lever type and don't like the hyd type they seems to start leaking.Mount ed on the floorboard under brake pedal
 
FRANK PKNY said:
Does any one have the part number for the Harley Davidson hydraulic brake light switch. I think this switch is for use with dot 5 fluid. The new one I purchased from the old Ford supplier only lasted two years. Thanks in advance for the help. Frank pkny
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I am using dot 5 brake fluid and the standard replacement brake light switch only lasted the first driving season. Went to the Harley Davidson type but it did not last as long as the original type. I have had the Ron Francis one that is supposedly made for silicone brake fluid for three years now,so far so good.
 
I realize you are asking about the HD switch but hope you don't mind me providing another thumbs-up for the Ron Francis switch. Although a bit pricey, it works great! The slightest peddle pressure activates the lights and considering the way people like to drive close to your bumper, the sooner-the better. Steve.
 
I agree with flatmotor, i use the lever type switch on all my cars. They are inexpensive and you can easily mount them to the bottom of the floorboard. Never had one fail. I hate to say it but they were commonly used on older Chevy pickups.
 
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