Handbrake switch and Hazards

PostPost by: Iyarno » Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:00 pm

I'm missing a handbrake warning light switch on my '68 plus 2. I have the amber light in the dash but no switch on the lever. Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement part and provider based in the UK? I've tracked down the original part I need from RD Enterprises site but I assume the Lotus part is no longer available?

Part 22?
http://rdent.com/manuals/plus2/brakes/JF.gif
Lotus part number 036M6030

I'm also on the hunt for a suitable Hazard light kit as mine didn't have it as standard. I've seen a few kits around, but does anyone have any experience or recommendations? I have a spare hole in the steering column which I was going to use for the pull toggle. Is this straight forward to fit?

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PostPost by: ericbushby » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:07 pm

Sue Miller found me a used handbrake switch for my S3 which is fine. I have also seen them on Ebay sometimes. Keep looking, it will turn up.
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PostPost by: ericbushby » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:15 pm

There are two on ebay now if you don`t mind buying from the states. Look under `handbrake switch`.
they are listed for Jaguar E Type, but they look right to me. Does anyone know if this is definitely the same switch.
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PostPost by: AHM » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:09 am

Not a +2 owner but I have been looking for the same parts for the elan.

I believe this may be the handbrake switch
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-SMB422- ... 2eb7deb424

and this the warning light
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-SPB357- ... 2c5fbfb54b

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PostPost by: Iyarno » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:08 am

Thanks people, getting there. Yes both of those parts look spot on Simon, I'm just getting them to cross reference it with the Lotus part number. I'll also need a locknut by the looks of it.
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PostPost by: rdssdi » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:56 am

My handbrake switch wires were always being knocked off by my feet. The switch protrudes downward and is vulnerable.

After many attempts to secure the wires with nylon wire ties, I soldered a wire to each switch terminal and crimped Lucas bullet terminals to the other end. Connected it with "single" bullet connectors.

Works well ...so far.


You might wish to do this when installing.

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PostPost by: Iyarno » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:03 pm

I'm told this part Lucas SMB422 has a thicker thread. The Lucas part required is SMB479.

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PostPost by: rdssdi » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:07 pm

Hazard warning kits available at Europa Specialist Spares, Moss and others. There is one sold by Jag parts sellers that is a period reproduction.

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PostPost by: Iyarno » Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:24 pm

Thanks Bob, which Jag company do you mean?

All these parts companies keep appearing, and I thought I knew most of the places in the UK. Maybe it would be good to get a thread started which lists all the classic car part suppliers. A name, URL and which bit of the Lotus they are useful for...a sort of Lotus social bookmarking...

Or has that been done already?
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PostPost by: john-c-elan+2 » Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:29 pm

check attached pic and u can see easily the differences in thread diameter.
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PostPost by: fatboyoz » Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:18 am

Ian,
How about this one: http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts ... t+Switches
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Iyarno wrote:I'm missing a handbrake warning light switch on my '68 plus 2. I have the amber light in the dash but no switch on the lever. Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement part and provider based in the UK? I've tracked down the original part I need from RD Enterprises site but I assume the Lotus part is no longer available?

Part 22?
http://rdent.com/manuals/plus2/brakes/JF.gif
Lotus part number 036M6030

I'm also on the hunt for a suitable Hazard light kit as mine didn't have it as standard. I've seen a few kits around, but does anyone have any experience or recommendations? I have a spare hole in the steering column which I was going to use for the pull toggle. Is this straight forward to fit?

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PostPost by: rdssdi » Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:29 pm

I believe that SNG Barratt sells the repro add on hazard flasher.

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PostPost by: tim22 » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:10 pm

Handbrake light switch is Lucas part no SMB479 available from http://autoelectricalspares.co.uk - cost around ?20
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