Brake MC Pressure switch replacement

[lyonsfin]

If I replace the 2 pressure switches on the Brake MC, will it require bleeding the brakes after?

[difparis]

nop

[wrxnofx]

negative.

The back one is kind of a pain to get off. Deep socket is too deep, shallow socket is too shallow. If memory serves, an offset box wrench is your friend here.

[SCadaddle]

I had an assistant hold his foot lightly on the brake pedal when I removed each switch. Had a paper towel under the switch and only got a drop or two of fluid out of the master cylinder by the time I was able to thread the new one in. Didn't require bleeding the brakes in my instance, your experience may vary!

[DRACO A5OG]

+3, no need but to be safe, press the brake 2" in, held by a 2x4 or a helper. get towels ready.

Brake a Leg

[GH85Carrera]

It is usually not necessary as mentioned in the posts above.

The actual removal and replacement is the tricky part. I presume you have read through the threads on doing the replacement. The offset box end wrench was the key to me getting it done.

[Chuck.H]

This is a good opportunity to switch to a mechanical brake switch actuated off the brake lever.

Those pressure switches take more brake pedal pressure than I was comfortable with, as the brake lights often don't come on in stop and go traffic where you just barely touch the brake pedal.

HTH,
Chuck.H
'89 TurboLookTarga, 428k miles

[manbridge 74]

Tis more than likely your system could use a bleed. Do it.

[fiminod]

+1 on Chuck H's comment.