vaquaro Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 :headpop: Jeep/ Chrysler no longer stocking Bushing # J321 5922 ( 2 req. ) that fits sleeve thru rod end ( to booster ). The sleeve holds the brake light switch which in turn bolts onto the brake pedal . Problem is , when the bushing (plastic ) wears down the brake lights don't work until the pedal is completely bottomed out . :eek: In traffic this is just asking for a rear-end collision every time you slow down , so I've been hitting the hazard switch instead . :shake: Anybody here have any home-made fixes for this bushing replacement :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Have you tried Crown, TeamCherokee or any of those suppliers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Check with this place - they make custom plastics including a tubing that is very similar to the plastic bushing you are referring to. http://www.professionalplastics.com/CADILLACPLASTICS I have ordered some of the extruded acrylic tubing from them (for another project) and believe the tube wall thickness could be close. I do not know what the minimum order quanity is for the size you are seeking, but in most instances it is a case of 6 foot tubes. You might want to try and contact the site and see if they have a piece of scrap lying around. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I matched my disintegrated bushings & spacers with some nylon ones that fit like a glove at ACE hardware. Work fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 i've not had this issue with mine, however I've read the 91 uses a different switch style that allows shims to be installed. It's possible you could scrap a brake pedal assembly from a 91+ to change switch styles. Which would also make an upgrade to a dual diaphragm brake booster simpler in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 No luck on after-market dealers ( Crown , Omix-ada etc. ) Getting by using a shim between the switch and push-rod sleeve ....It works :yes: but still would rather source or fab up some proper bushings to do the job right :wrench: i've not had this issue with mine, however I've read the 91 uses a different switch style that allows shims to be installed. It's possible you could scrap a brake pedal assembly from a 91+ to change switch styles. Which would also make an upgrade to a dual diaphragm brake booster simpler in the future. Good suggestion :thumbsup: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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