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Austin 80
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 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:14 am Post subject: Brake Light switch |
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Hi
I am in the process of fitting brake lights to my 1932 Austin box.
The light are made and I am in the middle finishing off the brackets.
But I need to purchase a Brake light switch, but which one will a BG307A fit
or is there one off another car that will fit if so how. |
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peter scott
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Austin 80
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Peter
Thanks for the reply not sure which one to use or even were it go's? |
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Jim.Walker
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Any switch pulled on by a spring can be fitted between any suitable fixed point (chassis?) and a brake rod.
There is one such pictured above by Peter.
As well as the source he quotes many motorcycles with non-hydraulic brakes used them. So motorcycle parts and accessory shops could probably help.
Jim.
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peter scott
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Jim.Walker
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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That would be much more use on the left hand pedal connected to a big sign reading "TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE F****** CLUTCH!" 
For some people anyway!
Jim.
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peter scott
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Jim,
What we need is a siren that goes off in the car if the brake light switch is on for more than 5 seconds. It might stop all these folk with dazzling brake lights sitting at traffic lights without using the handbrake, and yes I include automatics in that too! I agree about the clutch but that doesn't affect other drivers.
Peter 
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Austin 80
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Well thank's for the help I think I get the jess of it "just get it to work", It's nice to know that you don't take things to seriously |
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peter scott
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Not so!
The switch I suggested is the same type as is shown in both photos from Austin 7s and I think you can see the bracket on the cross member in the first photo with the spring connected to the brake rod. This may look crude but I assure you this is the arrangement used with most '30s cars that used rod brakes.
Just ignore the silly brake pedal photo and look at the first two.
Please excuse Jim and I for being angry old men. The advice concerning the switch is given in all seriousness and with good intentions.
Peter
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Austin 80
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thank's Peter
The switch in the Photos look like the one I will order I just wasn't to sure if there was a particular good place were to fit it but now I know were I'm okay just want to get the job finished.
Thank's once again |
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