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Technical Forums => Maintenance and Modifications => Topic started by: Dmulder on February 27, 2016, 11:26:33 AM

Title: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: Dmulder on February 27, 2016, 11:26:33 AM
I currently cannot locate my Haynes manual.  In the process of replacing my master and slave clutch cylinders I needed to take my clutch and brake pedal out. In the process of reinstalling I broke this switch. Can anyone tell me what it is called?
Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: Willie_B on February 27, 2016, 11:59:58 AM
Yep, that's the brake switch.
http://www.minimania.com/part/13H3735/Austin-Mini-Late-Model-Brake-Light-Switch

Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: towjoe on February 27, 2016, 12:08:42 PM
Or you go to your local auto parts store and buy a nice brass one there. Ask to  look through their
brake switches or stop light switch.

also if you want plug the old hydraulic switch , just screw in a short wheel stud!
Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: stan360 on February 27, 2016, 12:56:00 PM
Oh I just broke that too disassembling my auto....I never thought about a nice brass one though....
Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: Dmulder on February 27, 2016, 12:57:54 PM
Just checked 7ent.com. They get $7 minimania gets $13. 7ent gets $16 to ship it. My local auto parts store has the same exact part for $11.00. They list it for a spitfire but it works. Thank you for your help. I thought that was what it is but wasn't 100% sure.
Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: MPlayle on February 27, 2016, 10:37:33 PM
Dmulder,

Could you post the part number and store name for future cross referencing?  What year Spitfire did they find it under?

Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: Dmulder on February 28, 2016, 05:01:18 AM
Oreily auto parts part number Line: IDI | Part # 18-2022 for and 1976 triumph spitfire.
Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: MPlayle on February 28, 2016, 07:31:42 AM
Thanks!

Title: Re: Switch on brake pedal???
Post by: Flyinace2000 on March 07, 2017, 09:40:14 AM
Quote from: MPlayle on February 28, 2016, 07:31:42 AM
Thanks!

Related question.  I'm converting from hydraulic to mechanical.  My pedals don't have the holes to accept that mounting bracket http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=3552 (http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=3552).  Whats the best way forward?  I could drill a hole to accept the bracket or is there a better way to mount the switch?