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Kevinsrodshop · 07-17-2013, 06:25 PM

I picked up one of these brake switches from Macs. Hoping I could make it work on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. Trying to find a mounting spot for it in the brake pedal area. Anybody do it before and can give me a pic?

jim1932 · 07-17-2013, 09:03 PM

It mounts to the top of the transmission. Easier if you pull floorboard. If I have a photo I will post it. Just did mine

jim1932 · 07-17-2013, 09:09 PM

Go to the smugmug link in my signature, photo 188.

Kevinsrodshop · 07-17-2013, 09:11 PM

Ok I see it in pic 188. Is that a spring attached to the end of the switch? How does the switch actuate? I'm confused

Charlie Stephens · 07-17-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

Ok I see it in pic 188. Is that a spring attached to the end of the switch? How does the switch actuate? I'm confused

You need the correct 1932 switch and it will become obvious. Maybe you can find a picture on EBAY or in "The 1932 Ford Book".

Charlie Stephens

jim1932 · 07-17-2013, 09:26 PM

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The spring on mine is messed up. It is supposed to attach to the end of the switch which mine does. The other end attaches to a washer with a hole in it on the pedal assembly. Picture 147 shows about where it is. Mine was incorrectly Hooked into the cotter pin. washer should be to the left of the cotter pin. There is a photo in the 1932 ford book, but I am away from home and can't tell you where.

Kevinsrodshop · 07-17-2013, 09:26 PM

This gets me a little closer.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=547089

jim1932 · 07-17-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

This gets me a little closer.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=547089

That's it. I am missing that part.

Kevinsrodshop · 07-17-2013, 09:36 PM

This is turning into quite the learning experience lol

I honestly didnt know 32s came from the factory with brake lights.

JimOH · 07-17-2013, 10:49 PM

Here is a picture of the correct switch, spring and clip.

Kevinsrodshop · 07-17-2013, 10:53 PM

Ahhh now it makes sense. Thanks for that pic.

ken ct · 07-18-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

This is turning into quite the learning experience lol

I honestly didnt know 32s came from the factory with brake lights.

You GOT to be kidding?? ken ct usa

jim1932 · 07-18-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevinsrodshop

This is turning into quite the learning experience lol

I honestly didnt know 32s came from the factory with brake lights.

Make that brake light...... Only one typically.

Keoki808 · 08-15-2013, 03:13 AM

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more pics for you

07-17-2013, 09:03 PM	#2
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,810	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. It mounts to the top of the transmission. Easier if you pull floorboard. If I have a photo I will post it. Just did mine __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

07-17-2013, 09:09 PM	#3
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,810	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. Go to the smugmug link in my signature, photo 188. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

07-17-2013, 09:11 PM	#4
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. Ok I see it in pic 188. Is that a spring attached to the end of the switch? How does the switch actuate? I'm confused

07-17-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,810	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The spring on mine is messed up. It is supposed to attach to the end of the switch which mine does. The other end attaches to a washer with a hole in it on the pedal assembly. Picture 147 shows about where it is. Mine was incorrectly Hooked into the cotter pin. washer should be to the left of the cotter pin. There is a photo in the 1932 ford book, but I am away from home and can't tell you where. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

07-17-2013, 09:26 PM	#7
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. This gets me a little closer. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=547089

07-17-2013, 09:36 PM	#9
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. This is turning into quite the learning experience lol I honestly didnt know 32s came from the factory with brake lights.

07-17-2013, 10:53 PM	#11
Kevinsrodshop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 56	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. Ahhh now it makes sense. Thanks for that pic.

08-15-2013, 03:13 AM	#14
Keoki808 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aiea, Hawai'i 96701 Posts: 57	Re: Anybody mount a brake pedal switch on a 32 Ford with mechanical brakes. IMG_0046.jpg IMG_0038.jpg more pics for you