Screwed that up then

New brake switch arrived and after a few other jobs I got my courage up and  fitted it. Seemed to screw in ok but did it not work.

Then looking at a forum and following links I read about the copper washed you should use, so I salvaged it from the original one where it was hidden under the grime.

That did not work either, but as it screwed in, it felt as it it was not seating correctly and even when screwed home it was leaking a bit.

So it looks like I damaged the thread on the union when trying the first replacement switch, which had also been a bit damaged on the thread.

I ordered up another switch (3/4 UNF thread) and the three way union. Will need to bleed the brakes at all four corners once fitted but let's hope that works - when it arrives and I have time to play.

Only good thing is that I'm getting quicker at getting the bonnet off and back on.