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Re: [TR] Silicone Brake Fluid Tolerant Stoplight Switches?

To: List Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>, William Babbitt <wbabbitt@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Silicone Brake Fluid Tolerant Stoplight Switches?
From: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 14:53:03 +0000 (UTC)
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References: <825702870.4984496.1704473841712@mail.yahoo.com> <13B297DC-395C-41DA-B354-1E2A040A06EC@sbcglobal.net>
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I left my switch in place.=C2=A0 No need to replace it with a plug unless i=
t is leaking.

Dave=20


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    On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 04:41:19 PM CST, William Babbitt <wbabbit=
t@sbcglobal.net> wrote: =20
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 Thanks to all who responded.=20

As suggested by some, I=E2=80=99ve decided to go with installing a mechanic=
al switch up in the master cylinder area.=20
I=E2=80=99ll likely remove the hydraulic switch and put a brass plug in its=
 place.=20

Can=E2=80=99t see the merit in continuing down the hydraulic path knowing t=
hat short term failure is assured.=20
I=E2=80=99d like to have more assurance that the brake lights will function=
 when I need them. Also, I prefer having the lights come on at first pedal =
movement rather than when the brakes are already engaged.=20

The wisdom of the list is always appreciated.=20

Thanks,=20
Bill


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                    On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 04:41:19 PM CST, William =
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                <div><div dir=3D"ltr">Thanks to all who responded. <br></di=
v><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">As suggested by some, I=E2=80=
=99ve decided to go with installing a mechanical switch up in the master cy=
linder area. <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I=E2=80=99ll likely remove the hydr=
aulic switch and put a brass plug in its place. <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">=
<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Can=E2=80=99t see the merit in continuing down t=
he hydraulic path knowing that short term failure is assured. <br></div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">I=E2=80=99d like to have more assurance that the brake lights=
 will function when I need them. Also, I prefer having the lights come on a=
t first pedal movement rather than when the brakes are already engaged. <br=
></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">The wisdom of the list i=
s always appreciated. <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
>Thanks, <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Bill<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></di=
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