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 Posted: Feb 13, 2017 09:10AM
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Originally Posted by ken@miniauto
The Lucas mechanical switches (same as Mini, Landrover,& Jaguar) fail also but are easier to change
There is an alternate.  You can also use the heavier duty brake light switch from a BMW 2002 (Rockauto.com).  The Airtex and Standard Products switches come with the required jam nuts. 

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What brake fluid are you using? DOT3? If not, that may be your problem.

 Posted: Feb 13, 2017 12:21AM
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The Lucas mechanical switches (same as Mini, Landrover,& Jaguar) fail also but are easier to change

 Posted: Feb 11, 2017 02:30AM
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My late brothers MGB used to eat these same brake switches too. I switched to NOS and dumped the new chinese switch, problem solved.

 Posted: Feb 10, 2017 04:59AM
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I'll second Kevin's comments that you can fabricate a bracket easily enough to mount a pedal switch.  Unless you are really into keeping the car original, the pedal switch is a quick fix that will eliminate your having to deal with failing hydraulic switches.
 

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The Accel version is from Amazon and fits a Harley as well.
https://www.amazon.com/ACCEL-181101-Stoplight-Switch/dp/B001OMKH7Y

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I've been told a Harley switch fits. From Amazon etc.

After getting 3 months and 1 month from 2 new Mini hydraulic switches, I fitted a late pedal switch to mine, it's bolted to a bit of Dexion slotted angle. Can't see it anyhow.

Kevin G

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 Posted: Feb 9, 2017 09:17AM
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I have had good luck with this switch:

ACCEL 181101 Stoplight Switch

by ACCEL
and I am using Castrol LMA fluid
About two years in one of our cars.
Terry

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Or you could fit a new switch and not use that nasty silicone fluid?

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: Feb 8, 2017 04:43PM
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Yes it can be converted easily just a switch and a bracket with some lengthened wires and you are good to go. What it will cost in California probably more than any other State and around 2 hours labor i am guessing.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

 Posted: Feb 8, 2017 04:23PM
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Iv'e got a 1969 MK2 Aussi built Mini that goes through the hydraulic brake switches every 3-6 months. Can this be converted to the brake switch that goes behind the brake pedal as they have on the later Mini's? I live in the So. Cali area which means I would probably have Heritage Garage in Costa Mesa do the work for me if in fact it can be done. What can I expect to pay for this kind of project to be done?

Thanks, Tony