Brake light switches, where is mine???
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Old Timer
Before I ask this I do need to point out I dont actually have access to the car at the moment so cant check for myself
I've just fitted my 16v servo and mc and was planning my brake line plans when it occured to me I dont have any brake light switches on my old servo
Its a 1985 GTI cab, is there a chance it could already have a brake pedal switch instead? I thought it was only the Rocco and some of the American models that had them from the factory and mine appeared to be completely original
I've included a couple of snaps of the old mc below. I should probably point out that when fitting the new stuff I saw an electrical plug of some sort kicking about near the servo which I didn't remember disconnecting when I took the old one out
And here is the new stuff nicely snugged in waiting for some shiny new copper to be plugged in
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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Local Hero
The 2 big valves on the bottom of your old master cylinder are proportioning valves, they reduce the amount of braking force to the rear brakes to stop the rear wheels locking up and sending you into a spin and crashing the car….
You will need these or fit a different system which works on the rear beam, early cars or Mk2 golfs used a valve fitted to the rear beam.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Frunning-gear_2%2Frear-brake-regulator
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Old Timer
Should also be one less issue to deal with when making up the new copper brake lines, no valves or brake light switches
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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