brake light switch bumper

[rmunson]

A minor but annoying issue is replacing the nylon/rubber bumper on the brake light switch which dampens the brake pedal when it is released.  The original deteriorated and broke into pieces.  I was able to find a hard rubber replacement at Authentic Classics but am having trouble getting it on the end of the switch.  Short of removing the entire switch assembly, has anyone found a trick to this or have other advice?  it is not an easy place to work!  (no surprise)

I could glue to the brake pedal as I have read elsewhere but would prefer to get this bushing onto the switch peg where it will most certainly out live me.

[rwmastel]

r.munson,

I thought I had replaced mine many years ago. Perhaps it was before this forum came online because I can't find a discussion.  Here's a very old thread that has the NLA part number in the subject.  Perhaps MB Classic is again supplying it?  Can you post a pic of what Authentic Classics sent you?

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=55

[Pawel66]

I bought it at Mercedes 3-4 years ago. No issue with application.

I will check availability when I get to my computer.

[rmunson]

I am having trouble getting the part over the protruding end of the switch; it is pretty firm but slightly flexible.
Photo of 2 pieces of the old part (the rest is crumbs) and the new black one.

[rwmastel]

I bought it at Mercedes 3-4 years ago. No issue with application.

I will check availability when I get to my computer.

Not available from MB.
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-stop-1132920041?srsltid=AfmBOorNRqysQjpL2gGDjUGw4EJVTPJO5JLLt2uwwMrmC02KGBoCc6zF

SL Shop in UK has one that has a little different profile than the one from Authentic Classics.  Has a narrower top ridge before the slope.
https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-sl-w113-pagoda-contact-ring-for-brake-light-switch-1132920041/

The one from SLS in Germany also looks like the one from SL Shop and your original part's profile.
https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/42-brakes/43-mastercylinder/plastic-ring-pedal-stop-brake-switch-254107