Is my XS2 rear brake switch mount broke

[CalsXS2]

I'm fairly sure this is broke. It had a really rigged brake switch in there that I don't think was stock. Isn't there supposed to be a complete circle for the switch to go in. Also, the tab is cracked and about to brake off.

I'm sure I couldn't find one any where. But,,,anybody got one the could cut off a 72. I doubt it. Assuming it is broke, I'm thinking is I could just weld a washer to what I have,, and make the best of it. My hole bracket is moving around so I don't know exactly how to weld it. Should the flat part on the bracket be pretty much horizontal, making the switch vertical.

Anyone able to take a pic for me. Thanks

 

[kvanderploeg]

Unless you're trying to do a full restoration, consider using a pressure switch instead. Goes in place of the banjo bolt and uses the brake fluid pressure to close the brake light circuit. Like this one, but they can be found much cheaper elsewhere:

http://www.amazon.com/Goodridge-Banjo-Built-Pressure-Switch/dp/B000GZOM94

Kent

 

[CalsXS2]

Unless you're trying to do a full restoration, consider using a pressure switch instead. Goes in place of the banjo bolt and uses the brake fluid pressure to close the brake light circuit. Like this one, but they can be found much cheaper elsewhere:

http://www.amazon.com/Goodridge-Banjo-Built-Pressure-Switch/dp/B000GZOM94

Kent

Unless I'm missing something,, I think that you missed that this was for a rear drum brake switch.

 

[kvanderploeg]

Unless I'm missing something,, I think that you missed that this was for a rear drum brake switch.

Yup. I was completely thinking rear disc...

Kent

 

[angus67]

its not sposed to be a full circle. if it was, you couldnt get the switch in

 

[CalsXS2]

its not sposed to be a full circle. if it was, you couldnt get the switch in

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but couldn't you just take the jamb nut's off and put the switch in if it was a full circle. Just askin.

I sure would like to see a picture of one.

 

[fullercameron]

My 72 also has the open mount for the switch. The two nuts on the switch tighten together to hold them to the bracket.

I don't have a picture, but I can probably get one tomorrow, the mounting point is essentially horizontal (switch vertical) like you said. It might be at a slight angle so that the brake pivot pulls straight down on the switch.