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Offline BillsLotus

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1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« 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

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Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« Reply #1 on: Sunday,October 15, 2023, 12:53:47 PM »
Hydraulic, close to the battery and the exhaust manifold on a TC, by the dipstick. 

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Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« Reply #5 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)
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Re: 1973 Lotus Europa Brake Switch
« Reply #6 on: Monday,October 16, 2023, 04:01:24 PM »
Thanks Guys. Much appreciated.