1960 Brake Switch

[barnlark]

Anyone know if NAPA has a pressure brake switch that is close to ours? 1960 Lark.

[Warren Webb]

Dave, you might give NAPA a call in the morning & see if their MPE SL 134 SB brake light switch is for your car. My guess it is. Only $6.29 according to their website. Hope this helps.

60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan

[barnlark]

Thanks Warren. Not sure if it's the plugs on my harness, or that yet. I'm going to alligator clip the plugs to the switch and find out. Trouble is, it's intermittent. I left with them working and came home with them not.

[Bud]

I've had problems with the pressure type brake light switches failing, especially in the cars that are using silicone brake fluid. My guess is that your switch is failing and not your wiring. NAPA SL 134 or Standard Motor Parts SLS 27 switches are readily available at the bigger parts suppliers. There is a possibility that the contacts in the directional signal switch are worn and that could also cause your brake lights to become intermittent. Bud

[barnlark]

Thanks, Bud. The switch was new two years ago, so it's odd. I got the premium NAPA switch they offered for just under nine bucks, instead of the six dollar version. I also bought a pack of plug ends. They are close to the stock ones on the original harness, but who cares. I need brake lights. I'll get them all on after work. I'm interested in what was the problem. I do have silicone dot 3 in the system now.

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by barnlark
I do have silicone dot 3 in the system now.

You may want to try the silicone proof switch available from a Harley dealer or Ron Francis if you determine the switch is bad. The one I had in my Starliner with silicone was going strong after 10 years.

http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SW-32

...plus it's a lower pressure switch and your brake lights come on sooner.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[barnlark]

Thanks Dick. Did you have one in the Ute? When I buy it I want to make sure the brake lights work for ten years...

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by barnlark

Thanks Dick. Did you have one in the Ute? When I buy it I want to make sure the brake lights work for ten years...

The Ute has DOT 3 fluid and a new, but generic switch. I'll guarantee the switch on it for 10 years, however.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[barnlark]

Got the new switch in tonight. Actually had a 1/2" drive socket that worked under the control arm perfectly. New plug connectors and a new 15amp fuse..good to go. I misspoke earlier; it's synthetic Dot 3 that I'm using, not silicone. Thanks everyone. I'm going to check out that Harley part tip. Gotta be cheaper than buying the Kart Hauler to get a guaranteed switch.