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

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

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.

Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch
 

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

Thanks Lee.

George

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

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.

Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch
 

What is a N/C switch Lew ?

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 ?

Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch
 

Willwood 260-1179
59.95

Re: The "Answer" brake pressure switch
 

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