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Sid · 04-23-2019, 10:24 AM

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 · 04-23-2019, 10:35 AM

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 · 04-23-2019, 10:44 AM

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 · 04-23-2019, 11:05 AM

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

tubman · 04-23-2019, 11:29 AM

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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 · 04-23-2019, 11:55 AM

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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 · 04-23-2019, 12:40 PM

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

04-23-2019, 10:24 AM	#1
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	Brake light pressure switch 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? Last edited by Sid; 04-23-2019 at 10:30 AM.

04-23-2019, 10:35 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Brake light pressure switch 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.

04-23-2019, 10:44 AM	#3
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	Re: Brake light pressure switch 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.

04-23-2019, 11:05 AM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Brake light pressure switch I believe some use a switch from a motorcycle............. Paul in CT

04-23-2019, 11:55 AM	#6
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Brake light pressure switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

04-23-2019, 12:40 PM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,945	Re: Brake light pressure switch 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