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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: guest1130 on March 15, 2011, 05:53:13 PM

Title: Brake light switch for rear brake? [XBR]
Post by: guest1130 on March 15, 2011, 05:53:13 PM

So, I just read from the Shop manual page 19-8 how to inspect rear brakelight switch for continuity, however, I couldn't find any switch from the rear brake pedal / peg -assebly? Am I missing something here, or am I just missing a switch? If anyone can take a pic of the rear brakelight switch, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Brake light switch for rear brake? [XBR]
Post by: guest7 on March 15, 2011, 07:03:05 PM

The switch is housed on the side of the battery holder (under the right hand side panel). There should be a thin metal wire from the switch to the little tag on the back of the brake pedal (behind the hanger).

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Title: Re: Brake light switch for rear brake? [XBR]
Post by: guest1130 on March 15, 2011, 07:43:19 PM

Ok, mine is MIA.. have to figure a new one out.

Title: Re: Brake light switch for rear brake? [XBR]
Post by: Steve Lake on March 22, 2011, 10:38:33 PM

I don't know whether your rear brake is hydraulic.....but if it is, have you considered a hydraulic switch...
I always fit then on any bike i'm upgrading....so much more reliable, no poncing about with springs and wire and switches etc

Title: Re: Brake light switch for rear brake? [XBR]
Post by: guest1130 on March 23, 2011, 08:20:03 AM

Quote from: SteveL on March 22, 2011, 10:38:33 PM

I don't know whether your rear brake is hydraulic.....but if it is, have you considered a hydraulic switch...
I always fit then on any bike i'm upgrading....so much more reliable, no poncing about with springs and wire and switches etc

I'm afraid it's a manual drum brake.. I think I'll manage placing a small microswitch somewhere near the pedal so I won't haveto play with the thin lever method.