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Re: Break in brake circuit

To: RWM@rwmann.com
Subject: Re: Break in brake circuit
From: "Stephen McCartney" <sgam@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 00:59:52 +0000
Thanks Bob,

So, do I have to remove that panel under the dash to get to it?

Also, did you replace the switch?  Is it an easy part to replace?

Cheers,
Steve


>From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
>Reply-To: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
>To: Stephen McCartney <sgam@hotmail.com>
>CC: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Break in brake circuit
>Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 19:07:35 -0500
>
>Had this happen a while ago.  Switch seems to fail in the off (closed) 
>position,
>is mounted near top of brake pedal arm, fixed to a brace beneath the cowl.
>Pressing the brake pedal allows switch to open, completing brake circuit.
>Somewhat of a b*itch to get to, and make sure you get the brake arm 
>retraction
>spring re-mounted properly.
>
>- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
>
>Stephen McCartney wrote:
> >
> > Hello all.
> >
> > Went down to the beach yesterday (28 deg. C!) and had a great time, but 
>on
> > the way back, a guy behind me stuck his head out the window and called 
>out
> > "hey mate, you've got no brake lights!".
> >
> > Sure enough, brake lights aren't coming on.  Fuses are fine, tail-lights 
>are
> > fine.  So I'm thinking that it might be the switch for the brake lights, 
>but
> > I don't know where it is.  Any suggestions?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve
> > ('68 2000 Solex)
> >
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