I have a 1953 BN1 that I rebuilt over 12 years and have had on the road since 2002. I have used silicone brake fluid since I rebuilt the car and I have had no problems other than having to replace the hydraulic brake switch several times as it requires significant pressure on the brake pedal to activate the lights.
This appears to be a common problem with hydraulic brake switches when using silicone brake fluid.
I would like to fit a mechanical brake switch but it is not a simple job as unlike the six cylinder models, on the BN1 the brake pedal pivots on a shaft under the floor.
Has anyone fitted a mechanical brake switch to a BN1 or BN2 and if so what sort of switch did you use and how did you fit it?
This appears to be a common problem with hydraulic brake switches when using silicone brake fluid.
I would like to fit a mechanical brake switch but it is not a simple job as unlike the six cylinder models, on the BN1 the brake pedal pivots on a shaft under the floor.
Has anyone fitted a mechanical brake switch to a BN1 or BN2 and if so what sort of switch did you use and how did you fit it?