Brake Switch Advice Needed

I am in the process of rewiring my 65 CJ5.
Should I use the stock "in the master cylinder" switch or put in a pedal position activated switch setup?
Thanks in advance!

 

Pedal position activated switch setup. No question.

 

I had bad luck with the inline sensors not lasting and switched to a pedal activated switch with a universal switch and a simple bracket. Been reliable for several years.

 

All the replacement pressure switches I've found are crap. I have to replace mine t least once a year. I always keep one or two extras on hand. Go with the pedal operated switch if you can.

 

I too have found the "replacement" / reproduction pressure switches to be of poor quality. So far I have found NOS originals to use on two of my Jeeps, but those are getting hard to find, and I am going to try a mechanical, pedal operated switch. There is a thread on this forum or on the CJ2A Page Forum which details the modification mounting a mechanical switch to the underside of the MC cover in the floorboard. That is what I am going to try.

 

Thanks for the info.
I will check out that thread!

 

I use NOS pressure switches right on the master cylinder. No problems.
Yes I also keep a couple spare NOS switches on hand.
They don’t last forever, but often last 100K or so.

 

I have heard, but can't prove, that the pressure switches from Harley Davidson are/were good quality.

My '91 H-D's unit has lasted thirty years. The OEM on my '56 CJ5, even longer.

 

I”ll use these on my flat fenders as long as I can find them.
I’d do these long before I would start to modify anything that’s workable.
Depending on the year and model of your rig you may want a slightly different switch having somewhat different terminals and retainer clips.

 

Motorcycles use a pull style switch for many brake applications. These are easy to install as they can be mounted anywhere behind the pedal and attached with a spring. This is especially convenient for early CJ's with the pedals under the floorboards.

 

Despite differing part numbers, many hydraulic switches used for numerous makes and models for over half a century are identical except for the terminal connection type. Easily adapted.