1951 F1 Brake light switch

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04-20-2002, 06:22 AM

donk

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1951 F1 Brake light switch

I need to install new brake light switch on my 51, I see its on the back of the master cylinder, will I have to bleed brakes after I put new one on? Thanks Don

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04-20-2002, 10:24 AM

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1951 F1 Brake light switch

I've removed and replaced my brake light switch on 51F1,and did not have to bleed brakes.

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04-20-2002, 12:08 PM

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1951 F1 Brake light switch

Just make sure you replace the copper washers, if yours has them, to keep it leak free.

Gary
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04-20-2002, 08:04 PM

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1951 F1 Brake light switch

Do it quick and don't touch the brake pedal while you have it out.

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04-20-2002, 11:04 PM

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1951 F1 Brake light switch

Run a bungee cord from the brake pedal to the steering wheel. This is a 'JUST IN CASE' to keep the pedal from dropping while the switch is removed.

Mike

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