Brake light switch?

[kit]

I am now on my 3rd switch in 2 years they work for a while then they just need me to stamp on the pedal before they work, do I need to source better quality or look for another fault?

[itchyfeet]

Where did you buy them from?

[kit]

GSF.

[itchyfeet]

That may be the problem
GSF parts can be poor quality
Id try one from VW Heratige
Can't see them on Brickwerks

[kit]

I have emailed Brickwerks to ask as I couldn't see them either.

[Simon Baxter]

They seldom fail, probably fitted hmmmm. 2 in 8 years.
Not t say we can't get them though and probably will now it's been brought up.

[kit]

Should I be looking for another problem?

[icosahedron]

I had the same problem. Replaced both with new genuine VW items two years ago and earlier this year they started leaking and stopped working straight after MOT man stomped on the brakes. Seems like the rubber seal inside the switch doesn't age well.

[kit]

They seldom fail, probably fitted hmmmm. 2 in 8 years.
Not t say we can't get them though and probably will now it's been brought up.

Did you get them yet, I am waiting for someone to rear end me any day now?

[itchyfeet]

Quicker to email Michael at sales@brickwerks.co.uk for an answer.

[California Dreamin]

It's interesting to hear from Simon about how rare it is to change one of these switches, because let me tell you, 20 years ago working at a main VAG dealership, changing these was pretty common.
Yes some would leak but the majority were changed as described, either erratic brake lights (flashing 2/3 times before coming on or having to press hard before they would work). Just my experience.

Martin

[kit]

They are now stocked by Brickwerks so thanks