Brake light switch recommendations

[sujitroy]

I've had to change a few brake light switches these last few years. One failed after many years, the other being a modern replacement, its back fell off. I think there was too much pressure on the spring in it. Anyway, since I have two Stag's I would like to buy a spare. I'm not really looking for a Triumph one, but has anyone found a good solid substitute?
Sujit

[bullstarz]

The best solution is to fit an inline brake switch, one that works off of brake fluids’ pressure. They can be fitted by 3 or 4 way splitter. Mine been on the car for over 12 years now.

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[atc40]

I had the same problem several years ago with failing brake light switches.
Did a search and found a genuine BMW switch for a series 3, which looked the same, took a chance and ordered it and was an exact replacement, all metal quality part and has not given any problems since fitting. Certainly better than the plastic Triumph replacement switch.
Do a search on EBay, they are still available for about £9.

[barkerwilliams]

As ATC40 above BMW switch is good quality and works well.

Alan

[sujitroy]

thanks. I found this https://images.app.goo.gl/nyMdFKNGknA5xcrG9

[Ray Smith]

brought back to life this older topic, my plastic switch has failed in less than a year, does any one know of better replacement, typed into eBay BMW recommendation appears to be no longer listed.
Ray

[NeilR]

You need to try harder, still available, £10.23 on eBay.

Try searching E21 series

[Ray Smith]

thanks for that NeilR, now ordered.
Ray

[NeilR]

No prob.

Same switch was also used by SAAB, I've been using one for over 10 years.

[Paul Kelley]

Yep, I've fitted the BMW switch and no issues for some years now, that after plastic ones fell to bits all too soon.

[Tinker47]

Newbie here! Brake lights failed. All other rear lights working, bulbs OK. Assume its the brake light switch. Just about to order the BMW version as above from eBay. So, I have located the switch above the pedal. Can someone please tell me how to replace it? I can’t really get down that low and twist my back! Is it just unplugging the leads, unscrewing it and putting new one in? Thanks!

is this the one?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362789042161?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW&hash=item5477e977f1:g:t7gAAOSwsQJdsGP2

[NeilR]

Yes, that is the one.
Easier to reach if you remove instrument panel 1st. Otherwise you have to grovel about in the footwell.

[Tinker47]

Thanks! Ordering now!