Pedal release for cruise control

[Red Ryder]

I am pleased to report that Scarlett still has a working factory cruise control! Well, until yesterday. The small clip on the brake (or clutch) pedal arm that pushes against the plunger of the CC switch broke. Anyone have one in their parts bin they are willing to share? Not looking to replace the whole switch with the GoWesty offering (at least not yet). Part 29 in the diagram below.

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“Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

“Scarlett” — 1990 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Edition (Tornado Red)
“Nigel” — 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible (Alpine Green Metallic)

[Chootrain470]

FYI, I know you are not interested, but I replaced mine with the Gowesty switch. It took less than an hour and I am slow at such things. Works perfectly.

[Red Ryder]

[Chootrain470]

The Gowesty kit eliminates the vacuum line the goes to the front of the van completely. I kept the original switch in a spare parts bin just in case, but it didn't function anyways. On the diagram, the hose #21 just goes from the pump directly to the diaphragm now (#23, 20, 25 eliminated)

[kamzcab86]

[Red Ryder]

This “H-shaped” part sits over the brake pedal arm like a saddle. One leg broke off but I might be able to effect a repair.
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“Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

“Scarlett” — 1990 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Edition (Tornado Red)
“Nigel” — 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible (Alpine Green Metallic)

[Red Ryder]

Duplicate.
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“Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

“Scarlett” — 1990 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Edition (Tornado Red)
“Nigel” — 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible (Alpine Green Metallic)

[latelogan]

FWIW:
My brake switch vacuum section failed. I just plugged the tube that runs up front at the tee in the engine bay near the vacuum pump.

Electrical part remains working fine for me
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1991 Westy stock 2.1 auto transmission
1978 Westy (Sold)
1971 Westy (Sold)

[MarkWard]

[Red Ryder]

Successfully created a replacement right-angled tab from another (non-Vanagon) project. Used a 3M double-sided pad to adhere the L-shaped part to side of the brake pedal arm. Then added a large spring clip on the bottom side of the arm for additional strength. Trying to drill into the cast arm seemed a fool’s errand.
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“Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

“Scarlett” — 1990 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Edition (Tornado Red)
“Nigel” — 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible (Alpine Green Metallic)

[MarkWard]

Glad you sorted it. If the adhesive doesn’t hold up, I’m pretty sure the pedal is mild steel and fairly easy to drill. Do an 1/8” pilot hole with a sharp bit and follow up with the bit that matches your fastener. Thanks for reporting back. As time goes on, we need to get more innovative when parts are NLA. Maybe post up a picture of your fix for others.

[Red Ryder]

[MarkWard]

A result. Thank you.