Brake Light Switch

Hersnab · 2nd September 2018, 08:55

I'm not looking forward to this today............. The guide I have read suggests that an 'n' shaped bracket is removed from the brake pedal to aid access to the switch. The one in my car is welded on, rather than bolted on!

What does this bracket do?
What are the implications if I cut it off and don't replace it? It doesn't seem to do very much!

Hersnab · 2nd September 2018, 13:58

Update. I have finally fitted the new switch, and the brake lights are still stuck on! Any suggestions?

MGjim · 2nd September 2018, 14:13

Have you got the switch fitted correctly? It's actually a hall effect sensor and positioning is critical.
Also, have you checked fuse 13, I believe if it's blown the brake lights stay on.

Hersnab · 2nd September 2018, 14:51

Thanks for that - I didn't think to check the fuses! Unfortunately, it looks absolutely fine. I'm confident that the fit of the switch is OK, so I'm guessing just a wiring fault somewhere. A trip to my local garage required it would seem.......................

bigblue75 · 2nd September 2018, 15:13

As far as I know, only brake light switches from Rimmers will work as they should. Search the forum or read the threads https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=274137 and-or https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=241449

Please let us know how you get on, good luck.

Hersnab · 2nd September 2018, 15:50

I've ordered a genuine one from Rimmer Bros now, so hopefully that'll solve the problem. I don't like the way they add VAT on after you've confirmed the order though.......

Heddy · 2nd September 2018, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hersnab

I've ordered a genuine one from Rimmer Bros now, so hopefully that'll solve the problem. I don't like the way they add VAT on after you've confirmed the order though.......

I don't like the way they add stoopid postage costs for the smallest of items. Sprayed my switch with WD, but I don't mind the odd bodge.

Hersnab · 5th September 2018, 10:37

A quick update...………...I fitted the brake light switch received from Rimmer Bros, and the brake light operation has been fully restored!

I have to echo the comments already made elsewhere on the site. If you need a brake light switch, buy from Rimmers. It'll save you an awful lot of fiddling, backache and altercations with suppliers that refuse to accept that their part won't do the job!

Thanks to all that advised.

2nd September 2018, 08:55	#1
Hersnab Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE + R75 Tourer Club Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Brake Light Switch I'm not looking forward to this today............. The guide I have read suggests that an 'n' shaped bracket is removed from the brake pedal to aid access to the switch. The one in my car is welded on, rather than bolted on! What does this bracket do? What are the implications if I cut it off and don't replace it? It doesn't seem to do very much!

2nd September 2018, 15:13	#5
bigblue75 older not wiser 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Falkirk Posts: 274 Thanks: 93 Thanked 46 Times in 35 Posts	Where did you purchase the brake light switch? As far as I know, only brake light switches from Rimmers will work as they should. Search the forum or read the threads https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=274137 and-or https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=241449 Please let us know how you get on, good luck. Last edited by bigblue75; 2nd September 2018 at 15:36.. Reason: clarity

5th September 2018, 10:37	#8
Hersnab Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE + R75 Tourer Club Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Update A quick update...………...I fitted the brake light switch received from Rimmer Bros, and the brake light operation has been fully restored! I have to echo the comments already made elsewhere on the site. If you need a brake light switch, buy from Rimmers. It'll save you an awful lot of fiddling, backache and altercations with suppliers that refuse to accept that their part won't do the job! Thanks to all that advised.

2nd September 2018, 13:58	#2
Hersnab Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE + R75 Tourer Club Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Update. I have finally fitted the new switch, and the brake lights are still stuck on! Any suggestions?

2nd September 2018, 14:13	#3
MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	Have you got the switch fitted correctly? It's actually a hall effect sensor and positioning is critical. Also, have you checked fuse 13, I believe if it's blown the brake lights stay on.

2nd September 2018, 14:51	#4
Hersnab Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE + R75 Tourer Club Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for that - I didn't think to check the fuses! Unfortunately, it looks absolutely fine. I'm confident that the fit of the switch is OK, so I'm guessing just a wiring fault somewhere. A trip to my local garage required it would seem.......................

2nd September 2018, 15:50	#6
Hersnab Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE + R75 Tourer Club Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've ordered a genuine one from Rimmer Bros now, so hopefully that'll solve the problem. I don't like the way they add VAT on after you've confirmed the order though.......