Re: [FWDLK] Have you converted from hydraulic brake switch to mechanical
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Re: [FWDLK] Have you converted from hydraulic brake switch to mechanical (pedal mounted?)



Lou,
Some electric brake control setups (for campers, horse trailers and the
like) come with tee fittings that screw into the end of the master
cylinder, leaving a hydraulic connection for the trailer brake unit. A well
stocked parts house or camper supply outfit should have an assortment of
adapter fittings to pick through. The one you need will have ends that
match your brake line connection with a 1/8th inch pipe thread in the extra
hole.

Mike

At 02:58 PM 6/6/2004 -0400, Lou wrote:
Hi all,

I am just about halfway done with my AAJ conversion, which includes a dual
resevoir master cylinder which does not accomodate the screw-in brake
switch.  I had hoped to do as one person suggested and screw the hydraulic
switch into the newly freed-up port on the brake block (4-way tee).  As it
turns out, the fitting/thread size is different.  I have 2 switches, one
is the original which is too big, and aother I have from a later car and
its a tad too SMALL.  I am about to go to the parts store to see if there
is a brake light switch that will fit a standard- 3/16 brake line
fitting.  If not, then I suppose I need to convert to a pedal mounted
swithc (which a few people have recommended since they work better,
especially with disc brakes).

Has anyone mounted such a switch, and if so, what did you use?  did you
have to fabricate a bracket, or use something from donor car?

Thanks,
Lou



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