Brake light pressure switch

[Sid]

On the 40 Ford brake light switch design is there a difference in a 12 V switch and a 6 volt switch? Does any one have a Napa part number for a switch for the 40 Ford 6 Volt?

[TJ]

A switch is a switch when it comes to the brake lights. Those pressure switches were used for years, so your local Napa store should have it in stock.

[Sid]

Thanks....I thought so. I had just noticed them listed on evil bay 39-48 Ford. I know G.M. and Ford used them into the 60's.

[1931 flamingo]

I believe some use a switch from a motorcycle.............
Paul in CT

[tubman]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I believe some use a switch from a motorcycle.............
Paul in CT

I have heard this as well. Some say that the switches Harley-Davidson uses are higher in quality than the after-market units. I've never had a problem, so I have no personal knowledge.

[4dFord/SC]

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Years ago, I went to a mechanical switch mounted to the toe board behind the brake pedal. I found it to be much more responsive than the stock switch. As I recall, it's a brake light switch for a 1950 Chevrolet that I got from NAPA.

[19Fordy]

Here's a helpful thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...e+light+switch

I am using a Harley Davidson 12V switch. Works fine for past 10 years.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ch&_sacat=6000