I don't think the driver needs a light to tell him or her that the brakes have failed
just make sure the horn works , so you can advise others
PS please have insurance
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| Author: | shnitzee [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How to instal brake fail light. |
Hi All I want to install a handbrake warning light and a brake fail light on my 77 resto. I think I should be okay with the handbrake light install (thanks to info from the forum) but I'm a bit unsure how to go about wiring up the brake fail light. Any help would be muchly appreciated. Thanks Eiles |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
The factory used a relay that would switch the earth when the starter motor was engaged as well as the master cylinder pressure differential switch. Here is a drawing I did when I recommissioned my dash lights last year. Attachment: Leyland Dash Lamp Brake Fail Circuit.jpg Edit - Updated to a more user friendly copy. |
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| Author: | shnitzee [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
Thanks gtogreen. The car didn't come with these extra bits but I want to install them as functional upgrades. Eiles |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
I wouldn't be using the scotch locks like the factory did. Also the relay is a bit of an overkill just to check the dash bulb is not blown. Lots of things to go wrong and very messy under the bonnet. You could just run a push button switch to earth for the bulb check. |
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| Author: | slacko [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
I don't think the driver needs a light to tell him or her that the brakes have failed just make sure the horn works , so you can advise others PS please have insurance
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| Author: | Goldbrocade_62 [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
slacko wrote: I don't think the driver needs a light to tell him or her that the brakes have failed just make sure the horn works , so you can advise others PS please have insurance The middle finger works wonders too |
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| Author: | slacko [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
not when you are in the wrong 
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
Above circuit is correct but please DON'T USE SCOTCH LOCKS. That was one of the most Unprofessional thing Leyland Australia ever did on Minis. |
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| Author: | shnitzee [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to instal brake fail light. |
Ok. Thanks for all the help and advice guys. Cheers Eiles |
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