Tasmin Handbrake Switch

[80tasmin]

Looking to replace the handbrake switch on a 1980 Tasmin. Anyone know what car these were sourced from?
Or where I might be able to find a suitable replacement?

Thanks, Paul

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate..Not entirely sure what you had fitted originally, It was probably a LUCAS part..I have a brake light on my dash for the handbrake but there is no switch fitted so it passes the MOT..Hope this helps..Cheers..Ziga

http://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/brake--rever...

PS: If its not on that page try a search for a Handbrake light switch in their search bar.

[JMF894]

I have a handbrake light on my dash but no lamp has ever lit up. Never actually checked to see if i have a switch or not.....


Jimbo

[mrzigazaga]

JMF894 said:

I have a handbrake light on my dash but no lamp has ever lit up. Never actually checked to see if i have a switch or not.....

I would check it mate..The new MOT laws have included that any dash lights that either stay on or do not light up are an instant fail..The clause is: Where fitted...NO switch..NO problemo..Ziga

[MJG280]

The handbrake light is usually also attached to the master cylinder lid and brings the light on if the fluid is low.

[taz turbo]

My wedge as all wedges could be a little 'unique' but my current wedge chassis #5391 and my previous, chassis #5205 both have/had switches on the handbrake (buried below the handbrake gaiter), the switch on the master cylinder is for low fluid level.

A search of the net shows this, not 100% if it's identical but if not very similar. Clicky

The SS1 was a Ford parts bin special, so perhaps escort/fiesta of the era?

Chris.

[RCK974X]

I haven't checked what mine is, but there's lots of similar type switches across loads of models, they aren't anything fancy or special.....just a bit of bent copper....

[80tasmin]

Thanks Mark (and all).
Mark, your link led me to Lucas part SMB 421 34933, which I believe is the correct replacement.

"The new MOT laws have included that any dash lights that either stay on or do not light up are an instant fail..".
Your laws seem to be a bit stricter than over here in Canada, as a malfunctioning light (such as the brake warning light),doesn't appear to be a factor in our safety check, which is done when a vehicle is sold and allows the vehicle to be plated by the new owner and back on the road.

Thanks, Paul

[JMF894]

mrzigazaga said:

I would check it mate..The new MOT laws have included that any dash lights that either stay on or do not light up are an instant fail..The clause is: Where fitted...NO switch..NO problemo..Ziga

So if i have a handbrake light on the dash ( i do but not lit) but i dont have a switch/remove it then i will be ok?

Jimbo

[JMF894]

I have just been into the garage and:

1)I do not have a switch underneath the handbrake below the handbrake/gearlever gaitor and

2)I definately do have wiring and a bulb in the dash panel where it is marked (P)

Is it more likely to be the bulb or the switch (presuming i have one somewhere)?

Thoughts please chaps


Jimbo

[Wedg1e]

JMF894 said:

I have just been into the garage and:

1)I do not have a switch underneath the handbrake below the handbrake/gearlever gaitor and

2)I definately do have wiring and a bulb in the dash panel where it is marked (P)

Is it more likely to be the bulb or the switch (presuming i have one somewhere)?

Thoughts please chaps


Jimbo

Do you have two wires attached to the brake fluid filler cap (on the master cylinder)? If so, the lamp is probably only connected for low fluid level and not handbrake as well.

[80tasmin]

Oops....Lucas part SMB 421 34933 is the brake switch, not the handbrake switch.

Having a working handbrake warning light isn't critical over here....I'll keep looking though.

Paul

[JMF894]

Wedg1e said:

Do you have two wires attached to the brake fluid filler cap (on the master cylinder)? If so, the lamp is probably only connected for low fluid level and not handbrake as well.

I believe i do chap. But the lamp icon on the dash says (P). Surely that means 'Parking Brake'?

Jimbo