Elec.brake switch installed
Elec.brake switch installed
This is the switch from O’Rielly’s about $15.00
Made the mounting bracket out of 16 gauge galvanized steel and another one mounted on the pedal
Mounted the switch with a couple drill point screws,drilled thru the pedal but the screw snapped off.That metal was to thick and my bit went dull....clamps are working for now
The original wires when pushed into cab had enough length for a plug and play install
Also a customer loaned this Eastwood Flaring tool to me....
Everyone should have one of these,easiest tool I’ve ever used to make brake lines,did all of them and new rubber ones also new 67 M/C bolted up to booster and avoided that rod length issue..
Drove thru the city this morning the brakes are working like brakes,last week I would leave Home late,keep back at least four car lengths,two at stop lights and let the pedal slowly go to the floor then pump it again...
Made the mounting bracket out of 16 gauge galvanized steel and another one mounted on the pedal
Mounted the switch with a couple drill point screws,drilled thru the pedal but the screw snapped off.That metal was to thick and my bit went dull....clamps are working for now
The original wires when pushed into cab had enough length for a plug and play install
Also a customer loaned this Eastwood Flaring tool to me....
Everyone should have one of these,easiest tool I’ve ever used to make brake lines,did all of them and new rubber ones also new 67 M/C bolted up to booster and avoided that rod length issue..
Drove thru the city this morning the brakes are working like brakes,last week I would leave Home late,keep back at least four car lengths,two at stop lights and let the pedal slowly go to the floor then pump it again...
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Re: Elec.brake switch installed
... 50 years from now
Some guy will discover those clamps
When he is working on that truck
Some guy will discover those clamps
When he is working on that truck
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
You’re probably right about that,I put a pair of small vice grips on the shifter arm at the firewall 18years ago they’re still there...if it works leave it aloneslick4x4 wrote: ... 50 years from now
Some guy will discover those clamps
When he is working on that truck
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WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
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Re: Elec.brake switch installed
Great fix,thanks for posting.
My fix uses a micro switch and was a great pain to get everything to line up. I was wondering if there is enough room to mount your bracket to the inside of where you install it, and turn it 90* horizontally, that would allow the switch to be activated by the brake arm itself thus eliminating the pedal bracket piece and the drilling issue.
My fix uses a micro switch and was a great pain to get everything to line up. I was wondering if there is enough room to mount your bracket to the inside of where you install it, and turn it 90* horizontally, that would allow the switch to be activated by the brake arm itself thus eliminating the pedal bracket piece and the drilling issue.
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Re: Elec.brake switch installed
some years ago i used a switch from a 68 ford if i remember correctly and fabricated a bracket and fastened it with two metal screws. worked out well. the pedal arm directly bumps the switch button.
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
___________________________________
"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
Gracias, Senor Jones!
I spent some time looking on O'Reiley's site, and narrowed it down to three likely suspects, and SLS40 was my best guess:)
Guess confirmed!!
Cheers!
James
I spent some time looking on O'Reiley's site, and narrowed it down to three likely suspects, and SLS40 was my best guess:)
Guess confirmed!!
Cheers!
James
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
I recently did this too my truck as well. I didn't take any pictures. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the pedal assembly right where that rubber bumper hits. There was enough room above that (Behind the instrument cluster) to mount a switch. I could only find a normally open switch but I took it apart and it was easy to convert it to normally closed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SPST-15A-1 ... 4164218286
That's what the switch looked like.
I'm glad for the recommendation on that tubing flair tool. I struggled with one line I had to replace and was dreading having to do the complete chassis project I have going. I'll be looking for a better tool.
Nic
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SPST-15A-1 ... 4164218286
That's what the switch looked like.
I'm glad for the recommendation on that tubing flair tool. I struggled with one line I had to replace and was dreading having to do the complete chassis project I have going. I'll be looking for a better tool.
Nic
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
I like your STYLE Mr. Jones. "if it works, leave it alone", my daddy taught me that from the age of 8, and the way you put things in place to STAY. LOL.....all the guys that I've ever employed would whisper to each other behind my back, how I go OVER KILL on everything.
I really don't see it as over kill, I just don't want to have to do everything I do 4-5 different times during my "1 and only" journey in this world. There are always other things that need my attention too.
Keep up the good work.....
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
Will a pedal from a 68 with switch bracket swap in place of a 65 brake pedal?
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Re: Elec.brake switch installed
rockauto has those switches for $2 and change. i bought 5 delivered for the same money as 1 from oreillys and i didn't have tp drive to olathe to get it. the self-tapping screws work great for attaching that brake lite bracket to the pedal assembly. then you can remove your vice grips or c-clamp. you may need them again.
1966 F100 SW 428CJ C6
1965 F100 SW 428 TL sold
1966 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1966 F100 LB RANGER 390 C6 sold finally
1965 F100 SW CVC 460PI C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1972 F100 RANGER XLT SW 428 C6 SOLD
1967 F100 SW CVC 521 C6
1967 F350 390 4 SPEED
1970 F350 428 4 SPEED
1974 F350 428 4 SPEED
1966 F100 523 STROKER C6 GEARVENDORS OVERDRIVE finished
1965 F100 SW 428 TL sold
1966 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1966 F100 LB RANGER 390 C6 sold finally
1965 F100 SW CVC 460PI C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1972 F100 RANGER XLT SW 428 C6 SOLD
1967 F100 SW CVC 521 C6
1967 F350 390 4 SPEED
1970 F350 428 4 SPEED
1974 F350 428 4 SPEED
1966 F100 523 STROKER C6 GEARVENDORS OVERDRIVE finished
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
?chris401 wrote:Will a pedal from a 68 with switch bracket swap in place of a 65 brake pedal?
Chris
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Re: Elec.brake switch installed
dont know. i know the whole pedal assembly is different. trace out a carpenter's square. 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches wide. leave the arms 6 inches long and cut to suit for a bracket and fold it to the instructions on here. works good. attach bracket with self tapping screws. 1/4 inch screw gun will fit under there.chris401 wrote:?chris401 wrote:Will a pedal from a 68 with switch bracket swap in place of a 65 brake pedal?
1966 F100 SW 428CJ C6
1965 F100 SW 428 TL sold
1966 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1966 F100 LB RANGER 390 C6 sold finally
1965 F100 SW CVC 460PI C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1972 F100 RANGER XLT SW 428 C6 SOLD
1967 F100 SW CVC 521 C6
1967 F350 390 4 SPEED
1970 F350 428 4 SPEED
1974 F350 428 4 SPEED
1966 F100 523 STROKER C6 GEARVENDORS OVERDRIVE finished
1965 F100 SW 428 TL sold
1966 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1966 F100 LB RANGER 390 C6 sold finally
1965 F100 SW CVC 460PI C6
1965 F100 SW CVC 428CJ C6
1972 F100 RANGER XLT SW 428 C6 SOLD
1967 F100 SW CVC 521 C6
1967 F350 390 4 SPEED
1970 F350 428 4 SPEED
1974 F350 428 4 SPEED
1966 F100 523 STROKER C6 GEARVENDORS OVERDRIVE finished
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
For everyone using PostImage do not delete your pics from your phone.I did and now their gone from this post.....lesson learned.
Dan
Dan
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"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
Re: Elec.brake switch installed
The picture question was raised but no answer yet.Mr. Jones wrote:For everyone using PostImage do not delete your pics from your phone.I did and now their gone from this post.....lesson learned.
Dan
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Chris