Lazy brake lights. Switch not very sensitive. Choices?

[Stockholm VW]

The brake light switch at the master on my ‘66 Sedan works, but only if I apply high force. Not panic stop like, but too much than needed to slow down for a light, for example.

What are the best (most sensitive) switches out there? Bosch?

Suggestions?
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1966 Volkswagen Sedan 1300 (now 1641), 6 volt, L456 Ruby Red, Platinum leatherette.

[toxicavenger70]

I installed this to supplement the brake switch. It works perfectly. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2140061

[Scott65Beetle]

I installed this to supplement the brake switch. It works perfectly. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2140061

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[wayne1230cars]

[KTPhil]

I presume you have throughly bled the system, so compressing air bubbles are not the source of the delay?

Also, try LED bulbs. They are brighter, but also instant-lighting, unlike lazy filament bulbs. That might be enough improvement.

I note that kit says LED bulbs are required for 6V systems anyway, so try that first.

[wayne1230cars]

[tcmia]

I use the same type switch setup as mentioned above. Works great.

[sjbartnik]

When the VW pressure switch takes more and more force to activate the lights, it's usually on the way out.

I have had good luck with a Harley-Davidson rear brake light switch. Threads right in and is very sensitive to pressure - lights up earlier than the VW switches.

Works great for older cars that have just the two-prong switches. You could use it on a 3-prong car but you will lose brake warning light functionality.

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1965 Volkswagen 1500 Variant S
2000 Kawasaki W650

[rcroane]