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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@anasusm]

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

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!

[@angelmoreno8000]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@nicolasosteguin5440]

You're a teacher thank you

[@WiringRescue]

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

[@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!!

[@AreeVee]

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

[@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.

[@luisesquerdo6734]

Thanks 😊 you are the best!

[@WiringRescue]

No way! YOU are the best!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@luispimentel7898]

What size fuses did u use

[@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

[@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

[@LanceZ]

What about haveing 2 brake switches like on a motorcycle?

[@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!

[@k.pathirana.8868]

Thanks for your help 🙏 My Congratulations 👍.

[@kirkgreenman1386]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@dayanandshirke7333]

Nice information, thanks

[@WiringRescue]

You’re very welcome!

[@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

[@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

[@gregkeeyako]

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

[@4npushap352]

Thanks for this 🫡

[@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?

[@hurlyman125]

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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@kevinlarrick8288]

Great video thanks

[@WiringRescue]

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

[@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

[@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!?

[@EZChef]

Can you show how a fuse block works?

[@WiringRescue]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@luisplata8661]

Muy bien bro ahora entiendo mejor las luces te sigo

[@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?

[@donle2511]

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

[@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.

[@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 🙏🏻

[@1warrenoie]

Thanks!

[@Yahniboy]

What size fuses

[@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.

[@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.

[@boscomendes9593]

Please explain the whole circuit

[@WiringRescue]

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

[@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?

[@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??)?

[@Bekind1980]

Why cant you put the brake switch on the blue wire ?

[@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.

[@erniedharma2600]

hi jeramy, why is that when i press on the brakes, the turn signal does not flash on either side

[@WiringRescue]

It’s tough to diagnose things over the internet. My best guess is that the brakes are sending power to your light bulbs, and making them light up. So when you turn your turn signals on, they cannot make the bulb flash because the bulbs are already getting power 100% of the time from the brake switch. The turn signal wants the bulb to lose power intermittently and it can’t because your brakes are feeding it the power when the turn signal is pulsing off.

[@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.

[@kirkgreenman1386]

Ok now everything works except the rear parking lights

[@RNG_Anarchist]

What about running lights

[@Sree_Vatsa_Ravuri]

Can you please share the circuit diagram for this please?

[@WiringRescue]

Hello! I don’t have a circuit diagram for this because I just made it up. Can I ask what you would use the diagram for? I’ve been considering making some.

[@Sree_Vatsa_Ravuri]

@@WiringRescue My juniors from engineering asked me to draw this for them for the Go Karts which were built by my juniors....i was not able to draw the circuit and that is why I asked you for the circuit diagram....it can be very useful for them and they can also guide their juniors too.....if possible please help me💙

[@nicholasshort3309]

What Amp fuses were used

[@WiringRescue]

It all depends on the components that you are using. I made a video on how to choose the right fuse and wire size which you can watch right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5ndf2mLmdOghqM

[@patricktuggles4815]

Washing to get my lights too inside my back window to brake and use as signal.

[@lathropedition]

Why are the fuses two different colors?

[@WiringRescue]

Different fuse sizes are different colors. Don’t copy the colors in this video. You’ll need to choose the right size for your specific circuit. Check out my fuse sizing video to help determine what size you’ll need.

[@martinbeyer3435]

Can you show how to wire it up if your brake light wire runs both turn signal and brake light 2 functions 1 bulb

[@cmorales228]

Yes

[@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.

[@ryangalbreath153]

What about running lights?

[@WiringRescue]

Sure - check out my other videos, I’ve got lots!

[@tylerseabook9423]

Why does there need to be two powers into the relay. Why isn’t the one from the brake switch enough

[@WiringRescue]

There are many ways to wire a circuit and this is just one option. Typically the relay needs the main source of power (pin 30), which actually powers the brake lights. Then you need a signal from something to tell the relay to turn on and off. That signal is the power that goes through the brake switch (pin 86). The brake switch circuit is very low amperage and a totally separate circuit from that of the bulbs themselves. So in short, pin 86 & 85 is the circuit that tells the relay to turn on or off. Pin 30 & 87 are the power that feeds the brake light bulbs.

[@tylerseabook9423]

@@WiringRescue thank you for clearing that up. I’m building this same setup for my 64 short box

[@JMcPheeters72]

I have done all this but for some reason I have no brake light when using turn signals or with lights on

[@WiringRescue]

Okay, just ignore all the other circuits for a minute and focus on the brake lights. Are the bulbs grounded properly? Do they have power coming from the relay? If so, does that power go away when the turn signals turn on? Or are you losing the ground side of the circuit somehow?

[@Az-ov1ti]

Hello, im wanted to light up my car footwell area with LED, but i only wanted the LED to lights up upon when im pressing the brake pedal and light out when im release it. Would you recommend to tap from white wire brake switch or yellow wire relay? Thank you

[@luisplata8661]

En diagramas puedes hacernos los tres?

[@maxpayz2431]

Can we see a setup for a horn?

[@WiringRescue]

Yes! I'll add it to me to-do list.

[@cameronremy-patrick888]

I wish I could pay you to come do it on my truck bi have no clue how I'm supposed to wire them together

[@WiringRescue]

I’d love to get paid too! What part of the video is confusing you? Maybe I can help guide you through it.

[@cameronremy-patrick888]

@@WiringRescue the size of the wire I need, if I hook the break light and turn signals the way you did them in your videos if it would drain my battery and how exactly to hook the break lights to the turn signal

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@jeremysmith7224]

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

[@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 !!!!!!

[@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)?

[@claysongrom6040]

Does the fuses go by the battery

[@WiringRescue]

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

[@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.

[@NotempoT]

Great stuff. Much appreciated learning.

[@WiringRescue]

Thank you for watching!

[@brucesato7511]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@sorryeh7]

Loving these videos! Super easy to understand!

[@WiringRescue]

I’m glad you are enjoying them!

[@richardfriday4542]

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

[@truthlewis9182]

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