brake light pressure switches 3 in 2 yrs!

Post by **AnimalJack** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:00 pm

Hi, has anyone found brake light pressure switches causing problems a bit too frequently ? I have changed mine three times in 2 yrs ! which seems a bit strange to me ......maybe Ive got the wrong brake fluid in the system. Are they prone to clogging up and can they be cleaned out ?

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Post by **simmitc** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:54 pm

Regretfully just another example of poor quality parts. The originals lasted for 30+ years, the modern ones seem to just about make 30 days. However, something like a brake light switch should come with a year's warranty so although it's a pain, return it to your supplier and ask for a replacement. It's the only way to get the message home.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:57 pm

Don't keep buying from the same supplier - if they sell you useless parts - go elsewhere!

Post by **Stig** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:10 am

I think I got through about 5 over 3 years or so. Always return the faulty part to the supplier - it'll put pressure on them to find a better manufacturer.

I got my latest one from an MG specialist in the hope that it'll be decent quality, still working after 6 months anyway but time will tell.