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Parking brake swith normally oper or normally closed?

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Old Feb 29, 2024 | 11:29 PM
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When the parking brake is not engaged is the switch normally open or normally closed?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 12:07 AM
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Open. As the handle presses it open. Return spring makes contact close.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 07:25 AM
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Open. As the handle presses it open. Return spring makes contact close.
Think I got it. An uninstalled (uncompressed) switch would be closed. My indicator lights is on when brake not engaged.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2024 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pcolapacker
Think I got it. An uninstalled (uncompressed) switch would be closed. My indicator lights is on when brake not engaged.
Pretty sure the light does fluid level too, so check the master cylinder isn't half empty.
 
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