I have been having problems with the master cylinder mounted brake switch. Has anyone mounted a mechanical switch with a floor mounted brake pedal? If anyone has pictures I would appreciate it.

 

The hydraulic actuated is normally very reliable .

Please explain what problem you are having ?

Allan

 

Had the same problem,my hydraulic switch died last year. The part I used is from Watson's streetworks out of Connecticut. It's part #L08. All stainless, water proof with an adjustable design. Go to thier web site Watson's StreetWorks proudly manufactures and/or carries the following fine products: 6-to-12 Volt Convertor, 80 Amp Relay Kit, Actuators, Anti-Theft Kits, Battery Disconnects, Battery Jumper Studs, Bear Claw Door Prop Rods, Bear Claw Latches, Bear C. They explain why the hydraulic switches fail. It's worked fine for me. The nice thing about a mechanical switch is that it turns your brake lights on as soon as you touch the brake pedal, doesn't need any hydrualic pressure to work. Hope that helps

 

I didn't type all that blue text....I don't know how they were able to insert the advertising in the middle of my sentence!!!!!!!!!!! But I still recommend the product

 

I have experienced several pressure type brake switch failures where never a mechanically activated switch problem. The pressure type switch is prone to corrosion failure from contaminated brake fluids. Brake fluid, being hygroscopic, draws moisture, exacerbates the switch failure. That same contaminated brake fluid shortens the life of all brake components. A real good reason to change brake fluid. Disclaimer. I've been around, played with this stuff old for many years. Change the switch and purge the brake system.

 

Thanks zoot. I used the link you had in your post and saw the mechanical switch you mentioned. The hyd. Switch has failed for the same reasons shown in there instructions. For 22.00 I am going to buy their switch. Getting to old and fat to get underneath the truck anymore.

 

Here's mine:

 

I'm using a mech switch, mainly because I forgot to plum a hyd switch into the system. I'm using a "hot rod" store lever actuated switch, which is just an early 60's or late 50's chevy switch with an adjustable roller bolted onto it. Same switch as oldtimers post above with the adjust portion added.