Re: Brake Light Switch

[Jerry R Christensen - <jrc@mninter.net>]

sorry about this GH -- I have enuff used fluid now -- I'm
straining it thru a loaf of stale bread hung in an old panty hose
--- I gotta use old panty hose cuz there haven't been NEW panty
hose around here for over 5 yrs~!  

"Gerald A. Henry" wrote:
> 
> My guess it maybe, but that you would be taking a chance.  The only possible
> way would to make sure that there is brake fluid in the switch before
> installing it.  Without that, you WILL have air in the line.  You may be
> able to get away with bleeding 1 brake only.
> 
> On the other hand, have you flushed your system out with in the last 2
> years?  If not, this would be the time to do it.  I know that most people in
> North America don't change their fluids on a regular basis, but they ALL
> should be changed at least once every 2 years.  This is one reason why the
> average car lasts so much longer in Europe than it does over here.  It's
> called normal looking after your car!  (Jerry will take all your old fluids
> to install in his car!!!!!!!!!!!)
> 
> Gerald
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <SKY58@aol.com>
> To: <metropolitan@listserv.azstarnet.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:05 PM
> Subject: Brake Light Switch
> 
> > Can the brake light switch be replaced on the brake line without having to
> > bleed the brakes afterwards?
> > Jeff P
> >
> >