Starfire Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi All, I've got a problem with the brake lights on my Saracen, they're staying on, so I assume that the switch needs a clean or replacement. Does anyone know where it is, how to get at it and/or possibly has some photos? I'm guessing that it's near the pedal somewhere and is mechanically operated? Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Terry assuming your EMEI(AUST) would have mirrored the EMER then it is hydraulic. It looks very similar to the switch used on the Humber servo. Unfortunately my facility to link an FV to NSN is down at the moment. But the Humber ones are available: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Military-vehicle-pressure-switch-FV-260898-/360581767845?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item53f45922a5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks Clive, Mine is actually British (ex. Hong Kong). The Australians only ever used the Mk. 2. From the picture, that looks like the oil cooler at the top of the engine bay? Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks Clive, Mine is actually British (ex. Hong Kong). The Australians only ever used the Mk. 2. From the picture, that looks like the oil cooler at the top of the engine bay? Cheers, Terry Terry, The picture is of the front brake pressure test point and brake light switch, located just in front of the left hand air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I don't know my way around a Saracen Terry but it looks like an oil cooler. I suppose follow the brake pipes from the master cylinder. Something I've just notice there are two types of switch. LV6/MT4/5930-99-804-9490 for OM13 fluid LV6/MT4/LU/31724(E) for OF24 fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Excellent, Thank you guys, I should be able to sort it out from there. Hopefully it just needs a clean. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Found a picture of it. This should be the easiest thing I've had to work on on the bloody thing Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Terry I had one stuck several years ago. I just unscrewed it & pushed a narrow screwdriver down a few times. Screwed it back on, no need to bleed the brakes & has been working ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Terry I had one stuck several years ago. I just unscrewed it & pushed a narrow screwdriver down a few times. Screwed it back on, no need to bleed the brakes & has been working ever since. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Plenty of switches on ebay - such for SPB400 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I should probably update this one; replacing the switch worked a treat... for about 12 months, before it failed again. Hopefully the new one will last longer. The original one used screw terminals, but I was unable to find one locally with those, so I switched to spade terminals and crimped connectors onto the wires, which works, but are slightly longer than the original setup, so it's a bit harder to refit the rubber boot. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I should probably update this one; replacing the switch worked a treat... for about 12 months, before it failed again. Hopefully the new one will last longer. The original one used screw terminals, but I was unable to find one locally with those, so I switched to spade terminals and crimped connectors onto the wires, which works, but are slightly longer than the original setup, so it's a bit harder to refit the rubber boot. Terry, I am assuming you did not use the original spec. switch when replacing. If that is so, it may not have been able to cope with the high line pressure in this hydraulic system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 That is quite possible, Richard. If you want to throw a couple of the proper ones and maybe a carbie rebuild kit in your carry on luggage, I'll take them off of you at Corowa Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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