Ok, the new switch is in without any problems. NAPA # SL147 is less than $12. I put a plastic cup under the switch and removed it. The fluid only barely dribbles out. I put new switch in. The cup had less than 1/2 teaspoon of fluid in it. A five minute fix and no mess. No need to add fluid or bleed brakes. I will say that a mechanical switch will react faster though. The new switch needs more pressure to activate than a mechanical switch. It is raining at the moment so I can't drive around to see if the switch loosens up any. If it doesn't loosen up, I will probably put a mechanical switch in just so the lights react when you breathe on the brake pedal. I think it will loosen up some though, and should be fine. All in all, no big deal. Not knowing the lights weren't working is the only concern. I would recommend that you check your brake lights for a while. This is not a Backdraft problem, but I think they may have gotten a few defective switches. This is a generic switch, and could have happened to anyone.
Regg, thanks for the fast reply on the part number. As mentioned above, it would be nice to have a master parts list devised for our cars. Even a partial list like brake pads, axle seals, shocks and springs, etc. would be a big help.
Happy motoring.
