Re: [T3] Electric/Mechanical Brake Switch

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

Each brake light is nominally 20W isn't it?  That makes the total current over 3
Amps DC, with momentary currents higher.  I have a bag of 30 normally-closed
microswitches here labelled 16(4)A at 250V AC.  I assume the 4A is continuous
and the 16A momentary.  I guess a capacitor across would help, and I've probably
got enough for a lifetime anyway!  I would be worried about the service life of
one rated 2A, particularly as some people hold the brake pedal down for quite a
long wait at lights etc rather than use the handbrake.  I guess it's the one
reason why the UK amber light showing when they are about to go green is
helpful.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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