The Ford Barn

duke36 · 10-10-2017, 11:41 AM

The vendors sell brake light switches at approx. $50 (USA made) and $6.
Has anyone noted a difference in operation / performance between them and mating to the brake pedal rod ?

SeaSlugs · 10-10-2017, 12:20 PM

If someone went out of their way to retool, find a place willing to make them, research blueprint specs, find materials suitable, and have them made theres a very good reason. Do you REALLY want a flaky brake light switch? Its a safety item for you your passengers and other motorists.

Now if someone could do the same for a quality ammeter...

TerryH · 10-10-2017, 01:54 PM

A & L makes a great switch, with a bronze bushing that will never stick.

Patrick L. · 10-10-2017, 07:29 PM

Usually the switch isn't hard to fix.

duke36 · 10-10-2017, 09:14 PM

Thanks Terry; is A&L still in business? I heard the owner passed away.
I'm curious whether the 10x cost justifies a comparison.

Synchro909 · 10-10-2017, 09:19 PM

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No one makes a stop light switch that is ready to bolt on and use straight out of the box.

We have "Gerry rig" something and hope it is reliable.

1931 flamingo · 10-11-2017, 11:15 AM

A&L still going strong. His son took over the business. No web site BUT they do answer the phone.
Paul in CT

Flathead · 10-11-2017, 03:40 PM

The A&L switch is the best. Worth the money and you won't have problems with it. Case closed.

kimlinh · 10-11-2017, 06:34 PM

The $6.00 switch is junk. I through the one I bought away and got the better switch. I still had to do some work to make it work well.

Hoovercw · 10-11-2017, 08:29 PM

The cheap switch I bought would stick leaving my brake lights lit. Lithium grease helped, however I have the replacement in hand and it will be on before my next run around the block.

RonC · 10-11-2017, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by duke36

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I'm curious whether the 10x cost justifies a comparison.

If you want one that works yes.

duke36 · 10-11-2017, 11:00 PM

Will try A&L again, no answer. I forgot to ask how much is their brake switch?

TerryH · 10-12-2017, 02:32 AM

I don't remember the cost, as I bought mine over 10 years ago, after our Tom Endy suggested buying from A&L. It has a pre-lubricated bronze bushing, which the others don't. Usually the best is worth paying more for....

10-10-2017, 11:41 AM	#1
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	brake light switch The vendors sell brake light switches at approx. $50 (USA made) and $6. Has anyone noted a difference in operation / performance between them and mating to the brake pedal rod ?

10-10-2017, 12:20 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: brake light switch If someone went out of their way to retool, find a place willing to make them, research blueprint specs, find materials suitable, and have them made theres a very good reason. Do you REALLY want a flaky brake light switch? Its a safety item for you your passengers and other motorists. Now if someone could do the same for a quality ammeter... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-10-2017, 01:54 PM	#3
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: brake light switch A & L makes a great switch, with a bronze bushing that will never stick.

10-10-2017, 07:29 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: brake light switch Usually the switch isn't hard to fix.

10-10-2017, 09:14 PM	#5
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: brake light switch Thanks Terry; is A&L still in business? I heard the owner passed away. I'm curious whether the 10x cost justifies a comparison.

10-10-2017, 09:19 PM	#6
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: brake light switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No one makes a stop light switch that is ready to bolt on and use straight out of the box. We have "Gerry rig" something and hope it is reliable. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

10-11-2017, 11:15 AM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: brake light switch A&L still going strong. His son took over the business. No web site BUT they do answer the phone. Paul in CT

10-11-2017, 03:40 PM	#8
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,498	Re: brake light switch The A&L switch is the best. Worth the money and you won't have problems with it. Case closed.

10-11-2017, 06:34 PM	#9
kimlinh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Middlebury,Connecticut Posts: 100	Re: brake light switch The $6.00 switch is junk. I through the one I bought away and got the better switch. I still had to do some work to make it work well.

10-11-2017, 08:29 PM	#10
Hoovercw Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 63	Re: brake light switch The cheap switch I bought would stick leaving my brake lights lit. Lithium grease helped, however I have the replacement in hand and it will be on before my next run around the block.

10-11-2017, 11:00 PM	#12
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: brake light switch Will try A&L again, no answer. I forgot to ask how much is their brake switch?

10-12-2017, 02:32 AM	#13
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: brake light switch I don't remember the cost, as I bought mine over 10 years ago, after our Tom Endy suggested buying from A&L. It has a pre-lubricated bronze bushing, which the others don't. Usually the best is worth paying more for....