brake fluid test switch
brake fluid test switch
HI on the final stages wiring and connecting the dashboard in my hawk ace, for the iva i have got to fit a test push button and indicator on the low brake fluid circuit,having a senior moment as to how do i connect it into the hawk loom HELP
Re: brake fluid test switch
The low level switch is on the in the lid of the reservoir and works via a float. The test switch is the handbrake warning light, so when you pull on the handbrake you are testing the fluid level indicator.
Cheers, Clive.
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Re: brake fluid test switch
thanks Clive
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Re: brake fluid test switch
Hi Don,
Hope you are well, it seems you have been busy!
Something similar to this is what you need. https://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/ ... gIKZfD_BwE
There's a small mounting on the Hawk Handrake lever near the pivot. You need to check if the ID of the hole will accept this push button switch. It needs to be a normally closed switch which means there is no continuity when the switch is made and as soon as the handbrake is pulled, the lever pulls away from the switch plunger and electrical contact is made which illuminates the warning light. This micro switch is wired in parallel with the warning switches in the reservoirs so if any of them has contact (low fluid, or handbrake lever pulled) the warning light will light up.
Hope you are well, it seems you have been busy!
Something similar to this is what you need. https://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/ ... gIKZfD_BwE
There's a small mounting on the Hawk Handrake lever near the pivot. You need to check if the ID of the hole will accept this push button switch. It needs to be a normally closed switch which means there is no continuity when the switch is made and as soon as the handbrake is pulled, the lever pulls away from the switch plunger and electrical contact is made which illuminates the warning light. This micro switch is wired in parallel with the warning switches in the reservoirs so if any of them has contact (low fluid, or handbrake lever pulled) the warning light will light up.
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Stu
Hawk 289, 66 Mustang Fastback with a 289 maximum smiles per mile..
Stu
Hawk 289, 66 Mustang Fastback with a 289 maximum smiles per mile..
Re: brake fluid test switch
Not sure if this helps but if MGB/Hawk handbrake assembly fitted, I bought this £14.29 last year; search for AAU2492, it was an exact replacement for my damaged one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131707800434 or search for
CLASSIC MGB - MIDGET HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH AAU2492
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131707800434 or search for
CLASSIC MGB - MIDGET HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH AAU2492
Re: brake fluid test switch
Hi Stu
All ok my end got down to a short list of things to do,some very minor some a little more involved , i have handbrake switch wired up to a dash light and this light comes on if fluid is low , just had it in my mind that i needed a separate test switch and indicator light or am i having a senior moment
don
All ok my end got down to a short list of things to do,some very minor some a little more involved , i have handbrake switch wired up to a dash light and this light comes on if fluid is low , just had it in my mind that i needed a separate test switch and indicator light or am i having a senior moment
don