Brake light pressure switch

[4dFord/SC]

Originally Posted by Alaska Jim

Thanks for all the answers and information, it is all very useful. The car is in storage for the winter, so there is no hurry on the repair, now I just need to make a decision on which way to go. I like the idea of the mechanical switch, but not sure how I would mount it with the pedals going through the floor, an not being swing down pedals. there is not much room under the car for anything. I will have to take a look at things. my brother has come up with a few NOS Ford pressure switches, so I may try one of those first since the price is right. Thanks , ---Jim

I use a NAPA SL128 mechanical stop light switch mounted on the wooden floor board behind the brake pedal arm in my '40. I think it was originally used on 1950's Chevrolets.