[Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch

[Robert Duquette]

Maybe there's air in the line that needs to be bled out?( ducking and
running!!! :) )
This was on the spridgets list awhile back.  It seems to insinuate that there
is a Harley Davidson switch that will fit ( a spridget ) and work, even if you
are using DOT 5.
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:49:37 -0400> > The
newer Harley Davidson's are now using Dot 5 brake fluid, I don't know the>
year of bike when they switched. The H.D. uses the same hydraulic brake>
stoplight switch that will fit earlier spridgets, these new switches are>
suppose to be DOT. 5 proof, the cost here in Canada $26.00. The Hot Rod guys>
using DOT 5 brake fluid, are also using the H.D. stoplight switches in their>
cars, it will be interesting to see if they do last.> > Car Quest carries a
DOT 5 proof hydraulic brake stoplight switch part> 53-54615, made in Spain
$10.00

Robert D

> Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:09:51 +0100
> From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk
>
> Tim
>
> This subject has come up more than once before. It would appear that the
> units currently available are not up to the standard of the originals. I
> suggest that you try and find somebody who still has stock of the
> originals.
>
> Regards
>
> >Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
> >Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
> >so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put
on
> >the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.
> >
> >
> >
> >First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested
to
> >me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
> >probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that
really
> >are sensitive and stay that way?
> >
> >
> >
> >Many thanks
> >
> >
> >
> >Tim