Re: [T3] Electric/Mechanical Brake Switch

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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> Looks quite nice and neat. I hadn't thought of triggering off that 
> step in the
> pedal frame like you did. I think I'd prefer a location that didn't 
> come so
> close to the angled foot plate, however. If you had moved it to one 
> side or the
> other could you have taken advantage of one of the pressings in that 
> foot
> plate?

I first planned on mounting it to the angled foot plate, but while 
fiddle around with it, decided that the foot plate was not stiff enough 
to be a reliable mounting surface and the fact that it was removable 
meant possibly having to adjust the brake switch anytime the plate was 
removed.  The vertical doubler was perfect for the job of mounting the 
switch with a very simple bracket and a couple of sheet metal screws.

> > Seems to work very nicely.  I did have to clearance the angled toe
> > board a little to clear the switch and bracket.  The carpet did not
> > need to be cut.  I am a little concerned about the switch getting wet
> > during use.....from stuff dripping off my shoes.  I will look into
> > making a small shield for it or maybe just coat the connections with
> > grease.
>
> Doesn't the angled foot plate cover it?
I actually had to clearance the angled foot plate for the adjustable 
bracket on the switch.  The carpet does mostly cover it so I think I am 
ok from a water dripping standpoint.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
various parts.....don't we all.
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