[Roadsters] RE brakes

[Ronnie Day]

Get a 12 volt test probe, looks like an ice pick with a wire and alligator
clip, or a VOM, volt/ohm meter, to verify power. The VOM is more accurate,
but the test probe is usually easier to use.

On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM dana nojima via Datsun-roadsters <
datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:

> After 50 + years those connectors are not the cleanest.  I noticed that
> the Reverse lights are also not working.  The switch works but the lights
> are not coming on.  I'm working on cleaning up those connections.
>
> The brake switch works by having an open circuit when the brake pedal is
> not engaged and closed when the brake pedal moves away from switch.  I can
> jump this circuit and still no lights.
>
> The reverse lights also go through the hazard switch.
>
> I haven't pulled the hazard switch, but the one from my parts bin has 6
> connectors and one loose wire.  The 69/70 wiring diagram has nine pins and
> the 68 has 5 pins.  Curious to see what's inside.
>
> 70 has the plastic connectors vs bullet connectors at the tail lamps. Pull
> the connectors and look for any corrosion or damage.
>
>
> Also look at the main harness connectors under/near the brake master for
> any corrosion or damage. I had corrosion in the crimp on my reverse lamps.
>
>
> Can’t think of anything else except a broken wire which is unlikely
> Joe
>
>
>
> Dana Nojima
> noji-1 at pacbell.net
> 510.219.6474
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