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Offline 1970EuropaGuy

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Brake light switch
« on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 08:13:57 AM »
My brake lights have quit working. Does anyone know where the brake light switch is located? I've been looking in the dark garage and haven't located it yet.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #1 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 08:15:24 AM »
Should be in the engine bay right side, usually just on top of the frame.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #2 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 08:18:18 AM »
Thanks. I'll have a look after I finish my morning coffee.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #3 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 08:53:43 AM »
Note that is has 3/8-24 threads, not 1/8" NPT that is commonly found in parts stores.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #4 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 08:58:39 AM »
On a TC it is between the exhaust manifold and the battery.

Two green wires coming off the top.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #5 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 09:18:57 AM »
Found it guys... Thanks

Turns out a wire just pulled loose.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #6 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 03:02:02 PM »
 Thanks. I'll have a look after I finish my morning coffee.
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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #7 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 05:29:59 PM »
Thanks. I'll have a look after I finish my morning coffee.
He’s comment every for us retired guys 😂
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Yeah, life is tough! This all came about because I just installed a third brake light so soccer moms texting and putting on makeup have a better chance of seeing me. I was unsure about doing this modification but it might save me some day. I think it looks OK.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #8 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 05:31:42 PM »
It looks great! I've seen where some have done something more fancy but this is a lot less disruptive and looks really good!  :beerchug:

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #9 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 06:43:00 PM »
I never feel uneasy when I drive my Lotus but so many people are distracted with their phones, I think that anything we can do to wake them up is a positive step. If I were to die racing in Formula 1 or whatever that would be OK. But I don't want to die from a distracted driver and they are becoming more common every year.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #10 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 06:53:14 PM »
Get a good horn too. If you aren't seen, you better be heard!

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #11 on: Saturday,February 23, 2019, 01:02:23 AM »
Very nice! I like the way it blends in with the stripe!

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #12 on: Saturday,February 23, 2019, 03:58:07 AM »
I am restoring my 71 and thought the same as you about being seen. Where did you source this awsome 3rd light? The other thing I am thinking about is installing a small shark fin on back of roof with a backup camera instead of a rear view mirror to clear the side sails.

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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #13 on: Saturday,February 23, 2019, 04:44:03 AM »
I am restoring my 71 and thought the same as you about being seen. Where did you source this awsome 3rd light?
     70guy, while we wait for the source answer, I think you have a winner there.👍👍🏆🏆
You may see it pop up again.
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Re: Brake light switch
« Reply #14 on: Saturday,February 23, 2019, 06:18:57 AM »
here's my 3rd middle LED brake light, however I secured mine "UNDER" the rear overhand edge.   It tucked up underneath quite nicely and out of sight, except if you are behind the car.
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