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Brake Switch Repair and Workaround

Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:50 pm
by Safaritoonces
This is a project to provide the functionality of the brake switch when the brake switch had failed and a replacement was not available. The last part of the project is how to repair the brake switch. This should be applicable to almost any motorhome brake switch.

https://safaritoonces.org/safari-toonce ... orkaround/

Re: Brake Switch Repair and Workaround

Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:23 pm
by stuplich@ymail.com
A NEW replacement brake light switch can be found in stock at most auto part stores, (for < $20).
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/TWR9004 ... lsrc=aw.ds&
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Cole Hersee 90043-07 momentary push button switch

(BTW my original brake light switch lasted 19 years ...143,000 miles).

Re: Brake Switch Repair and Workaround

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:09 am
by Safaritoonces
Thanks Mel... I am going to get one as a spare. With no tow vehicle... and no part number I found myself at the mercy of the shop. They were honest but an inspection shop and limited knowledge. The switch internals were good but the wires I think were left to move and the miles of road vibration broke the strands.

Re: Brake Switch Repair and Workaround

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:28 pm
by ccastle
Thanks, Mel for posting the link for the NAPA Stores. I just ordered one. My current switch is a little "Spastic" Sometimes it works . . . and sometimes it doesn't!