Mounting the old brakelight switch

[rfcr]

Greetings all,

I'm having trouble remounting the brake light switch back on. I have replaced all the lines but the switch will not stay in the slot. Anyone now how to solve my problem?

[greg g]

my switch screws into a fitting shared by brake lies for front brakes.  What slot are you referring to??

[Mark D]

I just replaced mine yesterday. As you can see it needs to be done. There was very little of the second conductor left. Happy to report right brake lights now!

[rfcr]

Gregg G.

I have a 1946 P-15 Deluxe. The brake light switch has 3 brake lines attached, one from the master and two to the right and left front brakes. The whole assembly has a slot that appears to fit into a bracket bolted to the frame, the slot in the bracket (i think) holds the switch. I don't know if this is correct or the previous owners mod.

[greg g]

does it look like the pic Mark D posted?  

[rfcr]

I think I need to take a close look at mine. I don't know if I can separate the switch from where the brake lines attach. This still does not answer the question of how does it stay secured to the frame.

[Niel Hoback]

The switch screws into the junction block that has come separated from the bracket on the frame.  I think the bracket has a bolt holding it to the frame that you can remove.  Put a big crescent wrench on the block and unscrew the switch. Replace the switch and see how the junction block is attaché dto the bracket. I believe it has an ear-like projection that is swaged onto the bracket.  Worst case scenario, use a wire tie or two.

[rfcr]

Bingo, I think Niel Hoback has answered my question. I'll be sure tomorrow, thanks to everyone.