New Brake switch

[Otis.Leo]

Hey Y'all

I'm getting an 05' brake switch today and plan to mount it on my 04' 400 this weekend. Any suggestions on what gauge wire I should be using? Also I am thinking of splicing in for power up by the ignition or before headlight swich. Will either or work? Is there a preference or a better place? Just looking for some advice to make this process go faster. any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Much!!

Otis

[Stickman400]

14g or 16g is enough for what you're doing. You may be able to go smaller, but it may get a little hot if you have your headlights on for extended periods of time. And you already know what I think for wiring, we'll see what everyone else thinks.

[slightlybent47]

16 ga. on the wire should do fine, it’s only one light so it doesn’t draw much power.

If you want to add something else, I’d hook it up to the battery with a fuse.

[D3structive]

if you get one thats rated at 12 vdc you can avoid using a fuse.