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Mechanical Brake Light Switch Installation Guide

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:22 am
by Hawkshadow
Here is a step-by-step guide for the installation of a mechanical brake light switch in place of the standard hydraulic. It is surprisingly quick, easy, and painless!

Mechanical switch AC Delco # U858, Napa SL128.
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Find the rough position which puts the switch arm behind the pedal arm.
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Mark, Drill, and mount the switch to the master cylinder floor pan cover.
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Attach brake switch harness and test for continuity across the leads. I removed the douglas connector shells from the harness before this step.
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Re-install the cover, ensuring that the switch arm is behind the pedal arm.
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End result of the switch in position.
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There you have it. Good luck!

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:14 am
by wesk
Nice Work!

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:18 am
by maeserik
I did the same setup, the original switch stays in position, the wires where long enough to put on the new switch. Now I have brakelights when i press the pedal before the brakes start to work, a good improvement in daily traffic.

i used the napa echlin sl 175

thanks for the tip

gr; Erik