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Brake light switch
morrisminor Offline
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28-01-2020, 09:07 PM (This post was last modified: 28-01-2020, 09:29 PM by morrisminor.)
I've got the Lucas sliding brake light switch on my 37 Ruby, the spring I think isn't strong enough to pull the slider fully,  lost its springyness ! 
Can anyone tell me what size spring I need and where to get a replacement from ?
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Greig Smith Offline
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28-01-2020, 09:44 PM
Before you go the spring route, try a little spray lube on the slider, they get dry & a spot of corrosion on them & they hang up and the brake lights stay on - Just fixed the one on the '28 Ford and all it took was a little WD40

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Greig
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Derek Sheldon Offline
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#3
29-01-2020, 05:27 PM
If the lubricant doesn’t work just shorten the spring, possibly using a cable tie
I am always interested in any information about Rosengart details or current owners.
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29-01-2020, 07:53 PM
Thanks guys,  I've just found out there's a u clip on the brake rod that slides enabling the spring to get looser or tighter depending.
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Derek Sheldon Offline
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#5
05-02-2020, 09:09 PM
If the lubricant doesn’t work just shorten the spring, possibly using a cable tie
I am always interested in any information about Rosengart details or current owners.
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