BRAKE LIGHT FAILURES
Most brake lights are actuated by fluid pressure. If the lights fail the bulbs and wiring should first be checked. If the check fails to locate the trouble a service station should be asked to replace the switch.
A common fault with brake lights is their failure to light up unless excessive pressure is applied to the brake pedal. The lights are then effective only in sudden emergency stops and drivers following do not receive sufficient warning unless hand-signals are given as well. Another fault that can develop in brake lights is flickering, which can lead to confusion with direction indicators. A simple but potentially dangerous fault is the failure of one of the lights, which can again cause confusion to following drivers.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19661014.2.97
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31190, 14 October 1966, Page 13
Word Count
126BRAKE LIGHT FAILURES Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31190, 14 October 1966, Page 13
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in