TR6 Handbrake Warning lamp?

[Gliderman8]

Regarding the brake warning lamp on the dash.... It is supposed to light up to warn you of a hydraulic failure in the brake system.
I seem to remember a switch that mounted on the handbrake lever that would also turn the brake lamp on when the handbrake was up but I don't see anything listed on the schematics (unless I missed it).
Was there ever a switch used to let you know if the handbrake is "on"?

 

[poolboy]

Not in the 73's Elliot, but the 76's had such

 

[Gliderman8]

Not in the 73's Elliot, but the 76's had such

Thanks Ken. Of course I can install a switch on the handbrake and run a wire to the brake lamp.

 

[ed_h]

Elliot--

Adding a switch is not to big a deal. And it's not hard to improve on the one that came on the 76s:

TR6 Restoration--Handbrake Lever

bullfire.net

Ed

 

[Gliderman8]

Elliot--

Adding a switch is not to big a deal. And it's not hard to improve on the one that came on the 76s:

TR6 Restoration--Handbrake Lever

bullfire.net

Ed

Thanks Ed... I had a look at your website. Instead of a micro switch, I'm planning on using a small mercury switch attached to the handbrake.

 

[ed_h]

Thanks Ed... I had a look at your website. Instead of a micro switch, I'm planning on using a small mercury switch attached to the handbrake.

That should work fine.

Ed

 

[TuffTR250]

Elliot, please post pictures of your design using the small mercury switch. Thanks!
Bob

 

[Gliderman8]

Elliot, please post pictures of your design using the small mercury switch. Thanks!
Bob

Once I get it installed I will post some pics.

 

[ed_h]

Depending on how the hand brake is adjusted, there might only be a 20 or so degree change in angle between brake applied and brake released. This should be plenty for a properly mounted tilt switch, but it will also have to account for slope of the grade. Acceleration and deceleration forces might also be a minor consideration.

Totally doable, though, I think.

Yes, post pics of the final design.

Ed