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Title: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: BillsLotus on Sunday,October 15, 2023, 12:48:04 PM

Can someone tell em where the brake light switch is located and is it electric or hydraulic

Title: Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: 4129R on Sunday,October 15, 2023, 12:53:47 PM

Hydraulic, close to the battery and the exhaust manifold on a TC, by the dipstick. 

Title: Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: BillsLotus on Sunday,October 15, 2023, 01:24:40 PM

Is it on the brake line. My Europa has a 1998 Acura Integra motor but I don't think that should make any difference.

Title: Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: BDA on Sunday,October 15, 2023, 02:51:22 PM

Yes, it's hydraulic. It is in a 4-way (I think) tubing union. It uses 3/8 - 24 threads with a washer, of course. Other than that, it's just a standard brake light switch. Many brake switches are 1/8" NPT so if you are replacing it in the original tube union, make sure you get the right one.

Title: Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: Grumblebuns on Sunday,October 15, 2023, 05:54:41 PM

Per the photo, left side chassis up against the firewall matting and battery, a four way junction. Apparently, my switch broke off from the junction.

Title: Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: Gary t on Sunday,October 15, 2023, 10:52:12 PM

On my 54 it is on the RH frame rail about even with the battery (also on the right)

Title: Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
Post by: BillsLotus on Monday,October 16, 2023, 04:01:24 PM

Thanks Guys. Much appreciated.