The "Answer" brake pressure switch

George Mirza · 03-27-2011, 03:49 PM

Looking for some info on this setup sold by Folk Race Cars.
What's included in the kit?
Where does it install?
How do you adjust it?

Thanks,
George

Lew Silverman · 03-27-2011, 04:47 PM

George,

The kit includes just the switch, and of course the schematics/instructions.

It installs in the rear brake circuit, preferably close to the master cylinder.

Two wire hook-up, 1 to the two-step and 1 to either 12 positive or negative, depending on your ignition system. It's recommended that a N/C switch be wired in the power circuit to prevent activation in high gear at the finish line.

No adjustment really - pumping the brakes feeds power to the two step, let go of the brakes, hang on!

I'm changing from a single- to a double circuit master cylinder, so this was a good time to plumb in a switch.

Good Luck!

Lew

Lee Valentine · 03-27-2011, 05:02 PM

George, there is a company in ct. that makes the switch you need. Will get the info monday and post it. Lee.

George Mirza · 03-27-2011, 07:51 PM

Thanks guys.
Lew,
It goes in the rear brake circuit? Interesting.

Thanks Lee.

George

Lew Silverman · 03-27-2011, 08:01 PM

George,

That's where I've seen it installed. It may not matter, except if you're using a chip on your burn-outs.

Lew

Todd Boyer · 03-27-2011, 08:33 PM

George, I've heard of using a Volkswagen brake light switch, plumbed into the rear brake circuit for two-step activation. When it sees pressure it is activated (starting line), when there is no pressure (burnout) it's not activated.

Todd Boyer · 03-27-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

George,

The kit includes just the switch, and of course the schematics/instructions.

It installs in the rear brake circuit, preferably close to the master cylinder.

Two wire hook-up, 1 to the two-step and 1 to either 12 positive or negative, depending on your ignition system. It's recommended that a N/C switch be wired in the power circuit to prevent activation in high gear at the finish line.

No adjustment really - pumping the brakes feeds power to the two step, let go of the brakes, hang on!

I'm changing from a single- to a double circuit master cylinder, so this was a good time to plumb in a switch.

Good Luck!

Lew

What is a N/C switch Lew ?

Todd Boyer · 03-27-2011, 08:42 PM

Perhaps the Folk piece has provision for a high-gear cutout. Also says it's adjustable, what's the adjustment ?

art leong · 03-27-2011, 09:09 PM

Willwood 260-1179
59.95

Lew Silverman · 03-27-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

What is a N/C switch Lew ?

Todd,

It's a Normally/Closed switch - you don't want the pressure switch activating in high gear. The wiring schematic shows it better!

There maybe an adjustment on it, although I haven't found it. I guess it would depend on what pressure you wanted the two-step to kick in.

Lew

03-27-2011, 03:49 PM	#1
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The "Answer" brake pressure switch Looking for some info on this setup sold by Folk Race Cars. What's included in the kit? Where does it install? How do you adjust it? Thanks, George

03-27-2011, 04:47 PM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch George, The kit includes just the switch, and of course the schematics/instructions. It installs in the rear brake circuit, preferably close to the master cylinder. Two wire hook-up, 1 to the two-step and 1 to either 12 positive or negative, depending on your ignition system. It's recommended that a N/C switch be wired in the power circuit to prevent activation in high gear at the finish line. No adjustment really - pumping the brakes feeds power to the two step, let go of the brakes, hang on! I'm changing from a single- to a double circuit master cylinder, so this was a good time to plumb in a switch. Good Luck! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-27-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch George, there is a company in ct. that makes the switch you need. Will get the info monday and post it. Lee. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

03-27-2011, 07:51 PM	#4
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch Thanks guys. Lew, It goes in the rear brake circuit? Interesting. Thanks Lee. George

03-27-2011, 08:01 PM	#5
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch George, That's where I've seen it installed. It may not matter, except if you're using a chip on your burn-outs. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-27-2011, 08:33 PM	#6
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 560 Likes: 27 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch George, I've heard of using a Volkswagen brake light switch, plumbed into the rear brake circuit for two-step activation. When it sees pressure it is activated (starting line), when there is no pressure (burnout) it's not activated.

03-27-2011, 08:42 PM	#8
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 560 Likes: 27 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch Perhaps the Folk piece has provision for a high-gear cutout. Also says it's adjustable, what's the adjustment ?

03-27-2011, 09:09 PM	#9
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch Willwood 260-1179 59.95 __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS