Brake Light Switch Keeps going out-electric switch solution?

[GearHeadKeith]

djkeev: Great question! Yes, this is a sealed, water-proof switch.
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Keith Gilbert - DdK
1971 Super Beetle sedan, Shantung yellow with black interior. Cosmetically unrestored with over 366k miles.
1776cc: 9.2:1 compression, dual Weber 40DCN on Deano intakes, Primo Petrucci 40mm/36mm round-port heads, Crower VW284F cam, Kymco 1.5" exhaust
SSC trans with 3.78/2.25/1.48/1.04 & 4.12 Gleason R&P, Type IV output flanges, Berg Shifter
Topline front struts/springs/sway bar, Sway-a-Way rear bar, 4-wheel disc brakes
Owned since 1994: 3rd owner since new!

[swavananda]

This is a great idea and deal. I have been aware of the sloppy brake light issue for a long time and adjusted my braking pattern to compensate for the late illumination. Even the best switches require stiff pressure to activate the lights .This mod is actually on my list projects , but will most likely get this kit now.

I would encourage folks to check their brake lights at night occasionally to see how much pressure is actually needed to get the lights to go on. I have the third brake light in the deck lid as well as a luggage rack. At night I can see the brake light reflected off the rack, so it’s s constant reminder of the issue.

[swavananda]

I'll follow up and recommend getting this brake switch kit. I got it soon after last post. It activates with slight pressure on the pedal to give way faster notice to cars behind. But even better when sitting at red light , the brake lights can stay illuminated with foot just resting on pedal.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2140061

[GearHeadKeith]

For those interested in my brake pedal activated electric brake light switch, this retrofit kit can be purchased directly from my website: https://www.aircooledevolution.com/products
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Keith Gilbert - DdK
1971 Super Beetle sedan, Shantung yellow with black interior. Cosmetically unrestored with over 366k miles.
1776cc: 9.2:1 compression, dual Weber 40DCN on Deano intakes, Primo Petrucci 40mm/36mm round-port heads, Crower VW284F cam, Kymco 1.5" exhaust
SSC trans with 3.78/2.25/1.48/1.04 & 4.12 Gleason R&P, Type IV output flanges, Berg Shifter
Topline front struts/springs/sway bar, Sway-a-Way rear bar, 4-wheel disc brakes
Owned since 1994: 3rd owner since new!

[PeteSC]

I bought and installed one. Can’t say enough good things about it; instant brake lights the moment the pedal is pressed, and they stay on until it returns to the stop.

[jeffrey8164]

Personally, I don’t really care “when” the brake lights come on.
I’m a downshifter.
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