How to Wire TWO Types of Brake Light Switches - (Hydraulic and Plunger Style) |

[@WiringRescue]

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[@sherriestpeter1941]

How would you incorporate the turn signals with this set up do you have to use 2relays

[@vincematthews864]

I have power to the switch on power wire/fused power to relay/fused. But i have nothing going to the lights. New relay was bought. I am at a loss.

[@WiringRescue]

@@vincematthews864- are you understanding how the relay works and why it’s needed? Once you understand how it works, wiring it makes way more sense. Check out this video and it may help you wire yours kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3TOl3l5gcaSgMksi=SeY-u6SrOuUFDimw

[@warrenfisher9118]

​@@WiringRescuewhat size relay did you use ?

[@fj1397]

Thank you, I’m not sure why a person looses sleep trying to figure out wiring when you explain it so good.

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@lathropedition]

This is some of the best content for auto electricity that I’ve ever seen. I’m completely re-wiring my 1965 VW Bug, but with modern relays.

[@WiringRescue]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and they are helping an aircooled vw work right!

[@madskater1991]

It would be awesome to see all of the circuits wired into the fuse block you showed and all working with each other! Like turn signal circuit, 4 way circuit, brake light circuit all working together through the block. These last videos have helped me ALOT since I'm having to rewire an entire car light system. So thank you!

[@enginesandfishing]

Very thankful for your videos, I’m building an el camino I got as a bare gutted shell, so I’m wiring the whole thing from scratch, and you make it very easy to understand, you speak clearly, lay everything out clearly, and get right to the point, thank you 👍🏻

[@WiringRescue]

Gosh I love El Caminos. Thanks for watching!

[@billcagle4888]

I'm redoing a Honda super cub and this will make things so much easier. It's a 6 volt system and the conversion to 12 volt is very pricey. Now, I'll leave the 6 volt setup, not use the charging, and just run a 12 volt battery to all my lights. An 8 AH will run more than long enough for led turn signals and a small led headlight. Thanks for this tutorial, it's really well done.

[@WiringRescue]

Sounds like a great project! Thanks for watching!

[@charlesloar3210]

Your videos have made the rewiring on my VW VEEP kit car so much easier to understand. All of the wires were done 44 years ago and never hooked up.

[@WiringRescue]

That’s great to hear! I’m glad they are helping so many people sort out their project cars!

[@Arm3nian]

This could not have been setup and explained easier if someone tried. Completely wired my son's offroad go kart based on your explanation and schematics. Outstanding job!

[@AllardVdt]

GREAT vid !!! This save me a heck of a lot of time to find out why my bakelights weren't working. Due to your vid above, I was triggered regarding the hydrolic swich. To test if mine was faulty, I shorted / connected both poles with a piece of wire. And yep....brake lights went on. Conclusion: Either swith is default or residue / dirt is preventing the switch to work properly. Saved me tons of time to check all cables / connections !! THANKS !!!!! And....GREAT way of explaining stuff !!!!!!

[@paulfrench6076]

Need to wire up my handbrake warning light to the dash in my wifes ratrod...(crap Australian rules we have here).... this vid is what i actually needed. Cheers excellent content. Paul from Melbourne Australia

[@SuggyRacing]

Great videos. Been watching this one, and the led indicator videos 👍

[@WiringRescue]

Thanks! I’m glad you find it enjoyable/helpful. Good luck with your project!

[@diggyx1725]

You're a life saver for this video. Nicely explained. Now I can wire my motorcycle.

[@WiringRescue]

That’s awesome! If you liked this one, I’ve got lots more! I also built a cool motorcycle a while back… search my videos for “Honda Hawk”…. It’s very much not stock!

[@lordion33]

Most educational videos on install on KZbin thanks for making it so easy anyone can follow along.

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you! I’m glad that you like the videos! Stay tuned as I’ll surely be making more!

[@eduardojacome781]

This helped me out so much, re doing a 64 impala and wondering why my brake lights weren’t working. Got the 2nd style with the plunger, thank you!

[@WiringRescue]

Awesome! If you have seen my other videos, you know I have two 64 Impalas (convert & wagon). So I’m absolutely thrilled that my wiring videos are helping out other 64 owners! Thanks for watching!

[@BAHRacingTeam]

I am doing a 89 foxbody and the stock wires are complete garbage. Spliced a million times and they have so many gremlins that I finally just pulled them all out. I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thank you. I am no electrician by any means, but your videos make it look easy.

[@WiringRescue]

Thanks for the kind words! Good luck on your mustang project and stay tuned, I have more wiring stuff coming!

[@BAHRacingTeam]

@@WiringRescue I plan to do basic wiring. Headlights, high and low beam, running lights, marker lights, turn signals and brake lights. Also doing power windows with manual locks. No heater or ac. No radio. The car will have a carburetor. Basic electronics to operate the motor and fuel pump. How many relays would I need?

[@ronaldtracy2534]

Thanks for the videos using them for my go kart project, your videos are excellent and easy to under stand.

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy them!

[@1warrenoie]

Thanks!

[@NotempoT]

Great stuff. Much appreciated learning.

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you for watching!

[@angelmoreno8000]

5star description on a this video brother. Thank you so much helped me out so much!! Good bless you..

[@sorryeh7]

Loving these videos! Super easy to understand!

[@WiringRescue]

I’m glad you are enjoying them!

[@anasusm]

your video is very clear and easy to understand, thanks bro!!

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!

[@thomasdesuler]

Do you have a diagram for the whole system you showed at the end? These videos are amazing and I'd like to use that exact setup with the relays but wired into my turn signal cam. Just having trouble connecting them all together correctly

[@nicodoulos]

You're a teacher thank you

[@WiringRescue]

That’s the best compliment I could hope for. Thank you!

[@Billy-zf8yn]

subbed watched all your wiring tutorials very precise and clear to understand thanks for this !

[@WiringRescue]

That's awesome! I really appreciate that! I'll have more videos soon!

[@aljochops5260]

amazing video, love the energy and interest you put into it, and very clear and understandable too, you sir, have gained a subscriber

[@WiringRescue]

Awesome! I really appreciate you subscribing and sharing the kind words! Thank you!

[@David-mv9hm]

This is good video. Only aspire to see one showing how the brake switch relay assembles onto the brake pedals in many cars currently on the road. What with all the baffles, clip holders and cocoons for the hitch pins.

[@gages.garage1578]

I love this man, soo helpful 😭

[@WiringRescue]

I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching! I’ve got lots more if you’re bored!

[@gages.garage1578]

@@WiringRescue ofc man I’m building another motorcycle at the moment and I’m making it street legal so i needed to figure out brake lights. These videos have been very useful!!

[@jeremysmith7224]

Love the video. Really gonna help me takle the brake lights on my motorcycle. What about running lights though?

[@JuanLopez-rn8ks]

Thank you for these videos full of information and very well explained thank you

[@WiringRescue]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@luisesquerdo6734]

Thanks 😊 you are the best!

[@WiringRescue]

No way! YOU are the best!

[@BjornFSE]

@10:10 if you dont mind my ask. why did you use two Flasher Relays? could you not have used a single flasher relay for the Left+Right signal + the Hazzard lights or does the Hazzard require its own flasher. I initially thought the hazard switch was daisy-chaining the two LR bulbs together and using the same flasher till I noticed the second in use. Excellent video btw very useful esp as I'm wiring/wired my entire chassis & engine.

[@WiringRescue]

Generally hazards are available for use all the time, even when the car is off. Turn signals are only available for use when the ignition switch is turned on. Because of this design, many cars use two flashers, one for turn signals and the other for hazards. It’s possible to do it with one flasher, but you’ll either have turn signals that work with the car off, or hazards that only work with a key on.

[@BjornFSE]

@@WiringRescue Excellent explanation, 4 videos down into the flashers that you posted and later realized the "why". Excellent videos and great detail.

[@dmanderson65]

you explain in using a small fuse box circuit to operate head lights which am i able to run my brake lights as well a line lock set up on this fuse box circuit ? i would like to see you work your magic on this type of set up.

[@SantinoDeluxe]

the way i understand the mechanical brake switch construction (in this case the nc spst design) is as such - the button is a nylon post on a spring, the spring is housed in the narrower end of the switch, the post passes thru a divider, on the opposite end of that nylon post, in the wide end of the switch, is an un-wired contact point, a copper washer. when you brake the switch is at rest and that washer is pulled (due to the spring expanding) against the dividing wall which makes up the spring housing, on the face of this divider is a split copper washer, each half of which serves as a contact point for a single wire post on the wide end... or at least thats how id build one... but theres more than 1 way to skin a cat.

[@twinfirs4]

Painless Wiring makes a simple kit to do this job. Turn signals and brake lights wired the proper way and not running the brake signal through the tail lamp filaments. You can run 4 relays, one for each signal light and feed the brake light signal through the normally closed contacts of the rear light relays. Feed from flasher on 87, brake signal feed on 87a, output to light on 30

[@AreeVee]

You Explain everything so that even the dumbest of people such as me can understand it. Keep up the work.

[@kirkgreenman1386]

I can’t wait to see this with parking lights.😀

[@dayanandshirke7333]

Nice information, thanks

[@WiringRescue]

You’re very welcome!

[@umnscx13]

These have been so helpful! Thank you so much. Just subscribed. Question for you though, tail lights need to be always glowing at night and then light up brighter when brake is depressed. Suggestions on how we can do this? Thanks so much!

[@WiringRescue]

Yes! Stay tuned for the next video. I’m working on that right now actually.

[@billwhite9701]

Nicely done thanks

[@WiringRescue]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to help!

[@k.pathirana.8868]

Thanks for your help 🙏 My Congratulations 👍.

[@tonymontana4349]

Just did the exact setup thanks man the only thing I need to do is turn the lights on constant when the lights are on

[@wildarkanaworkshop2099]

Firstly, thank you so much for this content. I am curious, though… how would one go about having the running lights in operation, and then when the turn signal, or brake is activated they either pulse, or illuminate brighter? Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@boose6345]

I wish you would’ve covered how to have the running lights function still while wiring this! I have an issue where my 3rd brake light is on another circuit but I’m scared to mess up the running lights

[@nerosdmf]

Awesome video! But what if I have a dual 2 pin sensor master cylinder (volkswagen type 1) and I have to wire it for rear brake lights and for interior check bulb?

[@manual6speed]

My understanding of dual filament auto bulbs is dim filament for tail (thinking white wire) and bright filament for stop and turn (thinking red wire)

[@fewlefttostand]

What would trigger for the brake light to stay constantly on if the brake sensor is working properly? Would it possibly be the relay that is not working? Having issues with motorcycle would appreciate the input

[@WiringRescue]

Most motorcycles have two brake switches. One for the hand brake and one for the foot brake. Sometimes springs are missing or worn out on the foot brake causing the switch to activate. If you unplug each switch, you can determine which switch is causing the brake light to turn on. Once you know which one, then you can test the switch with an ohmmeter or test light to see if it is working properly. Good luck and let me know how it works out!

[@mcf1gtr]

You been a lot of help for a custom Honda bobber that I have been working on. Could you make a video of using the break lights with turn signals? Or if you do can you point me to the right direction thanks for your time

[@kik0013]

What size fuse are you using for the 12v power directly to the brake switch.

[@WiringRescue]

I actually made a video to answer this exact question. Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5ndf2mLmdOghqMsi=vPG_IaXraz_OSUwp

[@alvinfisherii1341]

Any more content on your yellow a body? I also have one so I’m kinda biased but would love to see more 😊

[@WiringRescue]

Sadly it is gone. I had gotten to a point where I had to invest a lot of money to make it pass a state inspection, and the car + the time it would take was not worth it to me. It would have been a deeply bad financial investment. However, it has sold a couple times since then and it is now in the hands of the grandson of a woman who had it in the 1980’s. So it seems to be in good hands. I also started a different channel specifically for my car projects, because this one has unintentionally ended up as a wiring channel. Lol kzbin.info/aero/PLlNa0RcbmQwE75lSo8l2BZl7f5Mxo_FeI

[@robertjones7792]

Great video, What if you have a magneto instead of a battery on a dirt bike with running lights, Do you still need a relay to turn the rear light into a brake light.

[@MrHotrodTBone]

Hi! Excellent video! You do an amazing job of explaining how to do this wiring job. I have a 1956 Ford Victoria Car. The current tail light wiring is as follows. There is a black wire that goes from passenger taillight, T’s off to the license plate light, goes to driver side tail light then to the headlight switch. All 3 lights turn on with the headlight switch. There is a green line on driver side taillight that activates the turn signal. There is a ted line on the passenger side taillight that activates the turn signal on it. My question is what am i missing to make the brake lights turn on? It’s missing those wires. I converted the front brakes to disc and will be using a pressure switch like you used to activate the brake lights. Hopefully i gave you all info you need to give me a solution. Thank you very much in advance! Eddie

[@WiringRescue]

Hi Eddie! Check out this video - it may help make sense of what I’m about to say - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6DCmmxmZpuiZ5I Your turn signals and brake lights likely share the same wires. I don’t have a wiring diagram for your car handy, but I would bet that your brake lights go through your turn signal switch. So you just need to find those wires under the dash (if they still exist) and connect your hydraulic brake switch into them. Definitely check out the video I linked to, because it shows exactly what you’re after! Thanks for watching and good luck with the 56 Ford! It sounds like a car I would love!

[@MrHotrodTBone]

@@WiringRescue Thank you very much i just watched the video and now know what to look for! You are awesome!

[@WiringRescue]

@@MrHotrodTBone - excellent! I’m thrilled that my video is playing a very small role in a 56 Ford build! Good luck on the project, and let me know how it works out!

[@ronaldsteveson76]

So.....dumb question but here ya go......does my 63 Chevy have a relay on the brake lights? Thanks for the great videos!

[@CHEFFDAVID]

Thank you for posting this video, I’ve been wanting to tackle the wiring of my taillights on my 63 bug converted to 12v. Any tips on with a master cylinder that has two switches?

[@WiringRescue]

First, I’d determine what the two switches do and decide whether you need both of them or not. If you don’t, then just stop using one of them and wire it as described in the video. If you do need that second switch for something, like making an automatic stickshift transmission work or something, then you’ll need to sort that out separately. Either way, I’m cheering for you and glad to see you found the video helpful!

[@kevinlarrick8288]

Great video thanks

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@jerrysaucedo2165]

Can you show how to connect some auxilary lights to existing upfitter switches, a secondary switch and the reverse lights and if possible if you can show them connected or feeding through the truck to a trailer using the 7 pin connections.

[@JesseAshley]

First, Thanx for your how-to vid's, I've referred to a few of them and saved a lot of stress. So, I'm having a near wrench throwing issue that's been a thorn. I have a 62' F100 that had only headlights, and finally got taillights, blinkers, and hazards, but the brake lights just ain't having it. I followed this setup and tried a couple others, no dice. I had an old Yankee Turnflex 734/737 signal switch I wired. What am I not getting?

[@WiringRescue]

What are you using as an actual brake switch? Do you have one on the pedal or a hydraulic one in the brake proportioning valve?

[@luispimentel7898]

What size fuses did u use

[@LanceZ]

What about haveing 2 brake switches like on a motorcycle?

[@beckykaiser192]

At the very end when you put everything together I didn't see what the turn signal switch was. Is that an American Autowire 500148? Thanks!

[@brucesato7511]

In the first example for the brake lights is the 12v Power switched or HOT all the time?

[@luisplata8661]

Muy bien bro ahora entiendo mejor las luces te sigo

[@davidsolomon915]

So is there a way to have led rear bulbs. And have brake lights on. And blinker turn signal for LED?

[@nickb25]

My motorcycle already has a hydraulic brake light switch via Foot brake. But I need to add another brake light switch via hand brake. I'm going the hydraulic switch route but I'm curious since I already have a footbrake switch could I somehow add the new switch into that wiring or would the new hand brake break switch need its own relay and fuses?

[@DMoparNoCar05rt]

What size wire would you recommend

[@WiringRescue]

It totally depends on what you’re doing. Luckily, I made a video for this exact question. Hopefully it will help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5ndf2mLmdOghqM

[@AKA_FORTY]

would this work on mini bike hydro brakes? like if i used a banjo bolt-wired switch, would i then run the two cables to battery and switch?

[@kik0013]

My brake lights have 3 wires coming out of it, Black/Red, Black/Yellow and Black, tried doing this but it doesn’t work, something with the extra wire not sure.

[@vincematthews864]

I tried this way to. No lights but have power to my wires. I am lost and pretty frustrated at this wiring crap

[@gregkeeyako]

Diodesare not needed if running power from two different fuses to the same light bulb?

[@Astrosisphere]

When the bulbs first come on, they're brighter and then they fade - would a variable resistor make them consistent in brightness? If so, how do you figure out what one you need (presumably this happens due to a voltage surge and thus the resistance needs to go down to 0 once the voltage is reduces to 12 volts)?

[@4npushap352]

Thanks for this 🫡

[@boscomendes9593]

Please explain the whole circuit

[@WiringRescue]

Check out my other videos, I have a whole bunch that explain the circuits like this one.

[@deansfixitrightfirst]

maybe you can help me out or someone out there. I have a 95 accord break lights stay on all the time. not sure if my switch is faulty I dont have volts at the plug just ground. when i test the switch its closed when the button is out its like its backwards so maybe switch is bad. Im thinking of just rewiring the brake lights do i need a relay or can i just put in a fuse thanks

[@raidenx9053]

How would it be wired if the brake light switch also has a mode when you have them as running tailights when you turn your headlights on?

[@rigobertomunoz491]

I have an issue with rear turn signals left and right not working nor brake lights not hazards could it be the turn signal switch I checked fuses and replaced brake switch and light bulbs any help greatly appreciated thanks

[@warrenfisher9118]

What size is the relay amp wise @WiringRescue

[@WiringRescue]

That depends on what you’re building. I made a whole video to help people with this exact question. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5ndf2mLmdOghqMsi=zXx5TG9C1GgBEL1P

[@jrad_1232]

Do you need to replace the old style flasher when running LED bulbs? My older cars have the cylindrical metal encased steel flashers.

[@Brosephus263]

Yes you do, but they are not costly.

[@richardfriday4542]

If you’re wiring in two switches, what they both still go to pin 30?

[@donle2511]

When we use circuit breaker,do we need to use fuse? Thanks bro

[@landslave]

@rattymusclecar Can you please cover bike hand brake switches for bike brakelights? Thanks in advance!

[@WiringRescue]

Yes - this is a good idea. I’ll add it to my to-do list!

[@landslave]

Actually the easier installation of a brake light switch might be to trip the microswitch arm (NO or NC) with the brake caliper cassette at the wheel. Can you think of a good way to hold it in the proper orientation (??zip ties??)?

[@aarondavis5535]

I'm trying to do something like this but I thought you could combine the turn signal and brakes into one. But on my system its working like crap cant get that thing to work at all I by passed it and both turn signals worked when only 1 should have

[@claysongrom6040]

Does the fuses go by the battery

[@WiringRescue]

Yes, generally fuses go as close to the power source (battery) as possible.

[@truthlewis9182]

so how would you do running light then it lights up more when you brake

[@ThumbY2K]

I need the brake lights to idle, then when i push on brakes? It gives the full 12v

[@WiringRescue]

Generally people use two filament bulbs for something like that. Each filiment is a different wattage, so you would use the lower wattage filament for the low-light and the higher wattage for the brighter brake lights.

[@1warrenoie]

Here is a question for you as I am Not good with electricty! So, do I Need a hydraulic pressure switch on my proportioning valve And the brake light switch with my pedal? If so do I wire it as your diagram shows? Thanks, Warren

[@1warrenoie]

Is there nobody out there that can Answer the above Question!?

[@tylerthomas9059]

So what would you have to do to change a normally closed brake light switch to a normally open brake light switch? Different master requires the different switch. That is the reason for the change.

[@lawrencetraglia7609]

I wired my turn signals like your video and I'm having trouble with it working at times .could u give me some advice

[@WiringRescue]

I’d check all the connections for loose wires. That’s the most common issue. Loose/damaged wires.

[@valsierodgers9269]

Can you show me how to relay the dash AC switch to the binary pressure switch to the AC compressor and the trinary to the AC compressor I need your help!

[@jlggaming7559]

Hello, just to be correct- the relay is not actually necessary, it's just there for safety. I am using a unimax switch that can handle way more than 12 volts. I am assuming the white and yellow wires would be spliced instead to remove the relay. Thanks!

[@WiringRescue]

You are totally correct that it’s used for safety. Imagine if you have 4 brake light bulbs that each draw 2.5 amps when lit and you are not using a relay. The brake light switch may only be rated for 7 amps. So when the 4 bulbs light up, 10 amps go through the switch, which can only handle 7 amps, and now your switch is broken, melted, or on fire. That’s why I prefer using relays for things. It allows a low amperage rating switch to control a larger load in a safe manner. :)

[@seanpugh6792]

I’ve been needing a video like this. I am doing a little restoration project but I still need just a bit more help. Do you possibly have an email or somewhere that I can chat with you for a minute at? Or if you’re okay with it I can post the question here in the comments?

[@yasserseguradrums]

I have a setup like that first one (only for the brake switch) but i don't have a relay on it. Is this why either the fuse or the switch get hot and stop working eventually?

[@WiringRescue]

I’d always recommend a relay. It’s just safer and better. And yes - you have all of the power for the lights running through that switch which is probably hard on the switch.

[@yasserseguradrums]

@@WiringRescue thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@kirkgreenman1386]

Can you ad front signal lights and turn signal to this setup?

[@WiringRescue]

Stay tuned, I am working on a video for this right now!

[@EZChef]

Can you show how a fuse block works?

[@WiringRescue]

I will do that in an upcoming video! Stay tuned!

[@RNG_Anarchist]

What about running lights

[@jonathanmilland2867]

I'm having an issue with my brake light. While bike is on the brake light is stuck on but when the bike is off, all the lights work perfect. Any suggestions?

[@marauding4life]

My problem is the truck takes like no brake pressure to come to a stop. Such low pressure that the lights won’t activate. Any recommendations?

[@WiringRescue]

What kind of brake switch are you using?

[@marauding4life]

Pressure type.

[@robinsimmons3983]

My hydraulic brake switch has two screws instead of the flat spade type. Does it matter which wire goes to either screw

[@WiringRescue]

It should not matter which wire goes to each terminal. It will work either was if you have it connected to a relay.

[@Yahniboy]

What size fuses

[@letsfixit89]

Do you have a link for both switches?

[@WiringRescue]

Yeap, the links are in the video description. Check them out.

[@richardq9223]

Can you make the connection to the pressure switch by joining with the blue wire

[@WiringRescue]

I prefer to do it the way I described in the video. I don’t believe your method would work for very long.

[@DavidGarcia-yk9hk]

I followed your schematic to wire a pack brake light on my go-kart can't seem to get it to work. The only thing I have different on my is on my hydraulic switch I have two connections of break start and The brake light can't seem to make it work

[@WiringRescue]

Are your grounds good? Touch the two wires that go to the brake switch together and see if the lights turn on.

[@Joed-qp3yk]

How do you do this but have running and/or parking lights?

[@WiringRescue]

There are several ways of doing this, check out my wiring playlist where I have a few videos on the topic: kzbin.info/aero/PLsF7T1tRFy2hmiiUUfMZNyV-BUA_yrPIh&si=PYJV9T7cy7W5enHO