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This brake switch has failed, and the repairs have failed also...

The switch is plastic, with a spring inside. It is screwed into the brake box in the engine bay of a 1969 or 1970 Elan plus 2. The lights sensitivity is adjusted using the screw.

Any assistance appreciated, ideally I am looking for a new replacement switch.

Thanks,

Ruff, Welcome on board!

See this thread:

elan-plus-f13/mechanical-brake-switch-not-hydraulic-t17285.html

It has a reference to switch being from/same as original Mini.

Ref: http://www.ukclassicparts.com/products/ ... h-late.asp

( SJ Sportscars website shows: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (Mechanical) Looks the same to me http://www.sjsportscars.co.uk/index.php?mod=10 )

Thanks Richard,

Thats the one! Ordered.

I really appreciate the advice. Great forum!

I have just posted a few shots of my car in the gallery.

Cheers,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-LATE-BRA ... 622wt_1037

I think they are a pretty common fit part. See link above or put 'mini brake light switch' into Ebay.

I bought one from SJ for my light pods but they are cheaper on Ebay.

Jason

Ruff - as the replacement one is square rather than round like the original, could you tell us if it fits ok please?

I see the ebay link is for Old Skool Minis, nice guys, been there a lot lately as they've just done a full body job on our Mini. The guy that runs the parts side is a Lotus nut too. Had a few Elans and an Elise apparently. He was interested in my Plus 2 as he's having some nose badges made and wanted to compare the colour for a match with his pre-production sample.

Cheers

Robbie

The new switch fits perfectly.

Working well.

Thanks!

Cool. Thanks Ruff

Robbie