Parking Brake Warning Light

[Bob]

Well, after leaving my parking brake on multiple times, I decided to add a warning light. I found a reproduction light for a '55-'57 Chevy and wired it through a flasher (like apparently those were), so the light blinks when the brake is applied and the key is on. So far, it has been pretty handy.

 

[skipilot]

I like it. I’ve been thinking about wiring up a parking brake light. Plowing I’m in and out of the vehicle a reasonable amount and usually set the brake since I generally leave it running. On multiple occasions I’ve left the brake on and not realized it right away since I’m always in low range which overpowers the brake even though I keep it adjusted and it will hold on a hill. Some people may call it a dummy light, I may resemble that at times.
Tim.

 

[Fresbone]

Do you have pictures of your switch?

 

[Bob]

Do you have pictures of your switch?

Sure do. It’s just the stock switch on the parking brake pedal assembly. The assembly is from a Jeep Wrangler YJ. I believe the replacement for the switch is a Standard DS-890.

 

[Fresbone]

Thanks. E brake is on my future projects list.

 

[Scott Bruns]

I added some LED indicator lights to may dash, The top ((P)) LED is the parking brake light.

I sometimes don't notice it's lit. Making it flash is a good idea.

 

[duffer]

I'm one of those that will drive off with the ebrake still set. My 3B version doesn't flash, but it's very noticeable. The turn signal arrows are 60 Rambler items. Geeezzzzzee, I made that 51 years ago----