Brake light switch

[Blu Dice]

I got to replace the brake light switch on my '52 Ford Customline. How much brake fluid will I lose?
Thanks

 

[Lawson Cox]

If you have everything right at hand, and you are pretty fast about it, you may lose a thimble full.

 

[alanwoodieman]

do you use DOT 5? if you do make sure you have a compatible switch otherwise it will fail after about 2000 miles or less

 

[supereal]

Using a Harley-Davidson brake light switch will prevent failure when using silicone (DOT5) fluid.

 

[Blu Dice]

Just bought the car - so don't know for sure about the fluid - changed the switch with no issues - brake lights work now. Thanks all.

 

[butchbov]

Blu, Nice looking ride. What have you got under the hood. Hope to see it in person come spring time.

 

[Blu Dice]

Hi Butch it's got a flathead V 8 of coarse. 34,000 mile car that's going to get the wheels driven off of it. LOL Its a real nice car all over and now i can haul my whole family it it too. Can't wait for spring to show it off to every one.

 

[paul2748]

In my experience, probably not more than few drips if you are quick to replace it. Have the new one in one hand while unscrewing the old one with the other hand.

 

[billwill]

be fast to replace with new hardly any thing goodluck