Re: [T3] Electric/Mechanical Brake Switch

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On Oct 3, 2005, at 11:39 PM, James Montebello wrote:

> One way to handle the long pedal throw is to do what Porsche did on 
> many
> cars.  Put the normally closed switch on the driver's side of the 
> pedal,
> so it's held "open" by the brake pedal arm when the brakes aren't being
> pressed, and closes as the pedal moves, and the arm comes off the 
> switch.

If you look at my set-up this is exactly what I did.  With the pedal 
all the way back it pushes on the switch, opening the circuit and 
shutting off the lights.  As you push the pedal forward the switch is 
relaxed and "closed" electrically thus lighting the brake lights.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
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