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Vanspeed · 05-22-2015, 07:02 PM

Ok who makes the best brake light switch? It needs to have the oem style pin connectors on the back. I have heard some horror stories regarding them. Thanks.

George/Maine · 05-22-2015, 08:03 PM

I think that new old stock 6 volt would be the best.
Echlin SL133 now on epay 181572414988 that's is a push in pin
Echlin SL 134 is a push ON type.
Any old stock before 1955

Vanspeed · 05-22-2015, 08:27 PM

I heard nos ones quit pretty quickly with silicon brake fluid?

fordor41 · 05-22-2015, 10:40 PM

"the best" probably is a relative term. Depends on manufacturer, type of fluid possibly and am't of use. If your car gets driven once a month any switch probably will last a long time and if it's driven constantly it MAY also last forever. Personally I've never had a brake switch fail and I have 250K miles on my '41 Ford. I think my switch came from Mac's 20 yrs ago and I've used it with standand bulbs, halogen and LEDs. It's probably like every thing else, some are good and some are just better

deucemac · 05-23-2015, 02:21 AM

I had 3 fail until I went with a Harley switch. Original style switches DO NOT like silicone fluid. The terminals are of the spade design and it is very easy to convert.

George/Maine · 05-23-2015, 06:31 AM

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A lot of people go to mechanical switch they were very common on 50s Chevy.
very easy to buy Speedway NADA 1952 Chevy switch.

john in illinois · 05-23-2015, 06:41 AM

This switch sounds interesting,but I have no experience with it.

http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/inlin...ht_switch.html

John

flat 39 · 05-23-2015, 07:37 AM

After 2 of the cheap $6 ones, I have had success with Motorcraft brake switch.

mike in las vegas · 05-23-2015, 10:18 AM

I echo what deucemac says. No problem with Harley switch using silicone fluid.

BlueSunoco · 05-23-2015, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flat 39

After 2 of the cheap $6 ones, I have had success with Motorcraft brake switch.

Same here you can still get them from your Ford dealer sorry I don't have the part number been too long ago since I made the 'switch'.....get it

Henry Hopper · 05-23-2015, 01:48 PM

Ford.

Vanspeed · 05-23-2015, 06:08 PM

I think I will just order one from Mac's. It is going to be driven regularly so hopefully I will have no issues. Does anybody make the female connector that is part of the harness that connects to the switch? Mine kinda crumbled when I took them off.

05-22-2015, 07:02 PM	#1
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,508	Who makes the best brake light switch? Ok who makes the best brake light switch? It needs to have the oem style pin connectors on the back. I have heard some horror stories regarding them. Thanks. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

05-22-2015, 08:03 PM	#2
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? I think that new old stock 6 volt would be the best. Echlin SL133 now on epay 181572414988 that's is a push in pin Echlin SL 134 is a push ON type. Any old stock before 1955

05-22-2015, 08:27 PM	#3
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,508	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? I heard nos ones quit pretty quickly with silicon brake fluid? __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

05-22-2015, 10:40 PM	#4
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,576	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? "the best" probably is a relative term. Depends on manufacturer, type of fluid possibly and am't of use. If your car gets driven once a month any switch probably will last a long time and if it's driven constantly it MAY also last forever. Personally I've never had a brake switch fail and I have 250K miles on my '41 Ford. I think my switch came from Mac's 20 yrs ago and I've used it with standand bulbs, halogen and LEDs. It's probably like every thing else, some are good and some are just better Last edited by fordor41; 05-22-2015 at 10:45 PM.

05-23-2015, 02:21 AM	#5
deucemac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tehachapi, Ca. Posts: 209	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? I had 3 fail until I went with a Harley switch. Original style switches DO NOT like silicone fluid. The terminals are of the spade design and it is very easy to convert.

05-23-2015, 06:31 AM	#6
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A lot of people go to mechanical switch they were very common on 50s Chevy. very easy to buy Speedway NADA 1952 Chevy switch.

05-23-2015, 06:41 AM	#7
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,249	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? This switch sounds interesting,but I have no experience with it. http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/inlin...ht_switch.html John

05-23-2015, 07:37 AM	#8
flat 39 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clermont FL Posts: 100	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? After 2 of the cheap $6 ones, I have had success with Motorcraft brake switch.

05-23-2015, 10:18 AM	#9
mike in las vegas Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 32	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? I echo what deucemac says. No problem with Harley switch using silicone fluid.

05-23-2015, 01:48 PM	#11
Henry Hopper Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W.England Posts: 439	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? Ford.

05-23-2015, 06:08 PM	#12
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,508	Re: Who makes the best brake light switch? I think I will just order one from Mac's. It is going to be driven regularly so hopefully I will have no issues. Does anybody make the female connector that is part of the harness that connects to the switch? Mine kinda crumbled when I took them off. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*