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panhead_pete · 03-24-2022, 05:16 AM

Hi from Japan

Im getting my 30 coupe ready for registration and need to replace the brake light switch. Is there a reputable supplier as I prefer OEM if possible.

Thanks
Pete

ndnchf · 03-24-2022, 07:35 AM

There seems to be two switches available. A cheapo one that runs $10-$15. and a high quality one like this that runs $50-$60.

https://www.brattons.com/BEST-QUALIT...uctinfo/19411/

I looked at both and was going to buy the high quality switch, but refurbed my original instead.

Patrick L. · 03-24-2022, 08:54 AM

The originals are best and can be redone.
The cheap chinezium ones are junk.
The expensive repro's are good, but, seem to be out of stock at some vendors.

GRutter · 03-25-2022, 03:50 PM

Look for the switch with brass bushings around the shaft

Patrick L. · 03-26-2022, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRutter

Look for the switch with brass bushings around the shaft

Yep.

panhead_pete · 03-26-2022, 10:39 PM

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Thanks fellas will be ordering one from Brattons.

https://www.brattons.com/BEST-QUALIT...uctinfo/19411/

BillCNC · 03-27-2022, 01:50 PM

It's so easy to add brass bushings to the existing inexpensive 30-31 switches, and in doing so, you'll save yourself $45.00. All that's needed is a small piece of K&S 3/16" (.187") brass tubing.

Regards
Bill

GRutter · 03-27-2022, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillCNC

It's so easy to add brass bushings to the existing inexpensive 30-31 switches, and in doing so, you'll save yourself $45.00. All that's needed is a small piece of K&S 3/16" (.187") brass tubing.

Regards
Bill

I disagree. If you have ever seen an original, or the ones made by A&L and sold by some of our vendors, the brass bushing is a machined part that fits into the case halves, not a piece of tubing.

BillCNC · 03-27-2022, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRutter

I disagree. If you have ever seen an original, or the ones made by A&L and sold by some of our vendors, the brass bushing is a machined part that fits into the case halves, not a piece of tubing.

I did a very detailed writeup (11-29-2019) about the mod, and it's posted on the other forum. It's a simple and rock solid mod thats cheap and still is functioning perfectly today. The tubing was just quick description I used, but a well fitting pieces of brass is just that regardless if was installed during manufacturing or after. I only offered it as an option for those that like to improve what they currently have.

Regards
Bill

katy · 03-28-2022, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillCNC

I did a very detailed writeup (11-29-2019) about the mod, and it's posted on the other forum. It's a simple and rock solid mod thats cheap and still is functioning perfectly today.

Can you provide a link? I tried a search and no joy.

BillCNC · 03-28-2022, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

Can you provide a link? I tried a search and no joy.

Site wont let the link work. Try the advance search or go into the electrical tech section.

Advance search > Key word = switch > member = Bill CNC

Regards
Bill

Afordman31 · 03-28-2022, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillCNC

Site wont let the link work. Try the advance search or go into the electrical tech section.

Advance search > Key word = switch > member = Bill CNC

Regards
Bill

Just looked at your post to fix brake light switch with brass tubing. Very nicely done A+.

katy · 03-29-2022, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the link, got it in a notification email from administration. Looks good, problem is that for some unbeknownst reason I can't sign in to that forum and get the pictures. Methinks I can figure it out from the explanation.

BillCNC · 03-29-2022, 01:04 PM

Yeah, I probably should make one into a PDF file so it can be downloaded or published. I would have posted it here as well, but there isn't any sub-forums to post it in on this site.

Regards
Bill

Ed in Maine · 03-30-2022, 01:54 PM

The good quality switch was made by A&L Parts. They have relocated and I don't know what their status is now. Maybe someone can comment about them. I have to mention that Al Lepore was a great friend of mine and made many contributions to the hobby. I have one of his reproduction 1932 horns on my 1932 Coupe and I run my fingers over the bell of that horn and think of him often. Ed

GRutter · 03-30-2022, 05:09 PM

A&L now only sells to the vendors - no more direct to the public sales. They still make excellent products. The vendors sell the switch make by A&L

panhead_pete · 03-30-2022, 06:47 PM

Thanks all, ordered the USA made one via Brattons.

03-24-2022, 07:35 AM	#2
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 765	Re: Brake light switch There seems to be two switches available. A cheapo one that runs $10-$15. and a high quality one like this that runs $50-$60. https://www.brattons.com/BEST-QUALIT...uctinfo/19411/ I looked at both and was going to buy the high quality switch, but refurbed my original instead.

03-24-2022, 08:54 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Brake light switch The originals are best and can be redone. The cheap chinezium ones are junk. The expensive repro's are good, but, seem to be out of stock at some vendors.

03-25-2022, 03:50 PM	#4
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: Brake light switch Look for the switch with brass bushings around the shaft

03-26-2022, 10:39 PM	#6
panhead_pete Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hakuba Nagano Japan Posts: 210	Re: Brake light switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks fellas will be ordering one from Brattons. https://www.brattons.com/BEST-QUALIT...uctinfo/19411/ __________________ Looking for an unrestored 33 34 3W or 5W coupe. Thanks

03-27-2022, 01:50 PM	#7
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Brake light switch It's so easy to add brass bushings to the existing inexpensive 30-31 switches, and in doing so, you'll save yourself $45.00. All that's needed is a small piece of K&S 3/16" (.187") brass tubing. Regards Bill

03-29-2022, 10:58 AM	#13
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Brake light switch Thanks for the link, got it in a notification email from administration. Looks good, problem is that for some unbeknownst reason I can't sign in to that forum and get the pictures. Methinks I can figure it out from the explanation. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

03-29-2022, 01:04 PM	#14
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Brake light switch Yeah, I probably should make one into a PDF file so it can be downloaded or published. I would have posted it here as well, but there isn't any sub-forums to post it in on this site. Regards Bill

03-30-2022, 01:54 PM	#15
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Brake light switch The good quality switch was made by A&L Parts. They have relocated and I don't know what their status is now. Maybe someone can comment about them. I have to mention that Al Lepore was a great friend of mine and made many contributions to the hobby. I have one of his reproduction 1932 horns on my 1932 Coupe and I run my fingers over the bell of that horn and think of him often. Ed

03-30-2022, 05:09 PM	#16
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: Brake light switch A&L now only sells to the vendors - no more direct to the public sales. They still make excellent products. The vendors sell the switch make by A&L

03-30-2022, 06:47 PM	#17
panhead_pete Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hakuba Nagano Japan Posts: 210	Re: Brake light switch Thanks all, ordered the USA made one via Brattons. __________________ Looking for an unrestored 33 34 3W or 5W coupe. Thanks