| Author | Message | ||
     Brokengq |
I know I know. "Who uses their rear brake?". I do. And I really have to mash the sucker (to the point of locking the brake up) to actually get the brake light to light up. Gets sketchy at night. I searched the service manual and can't find an adjustment procedure. Is it possible? Anyone know how? Yes I use my front too. After long periods of riding without braking I don't like to use the front hard. I don't focus on keeping the heat in the front pads on long highway stretches, so it gets grabby. | ||
| Nuts4mc |
the switch is hydraulically operated ...pressure from the Master Cylinder causes the switch to make contact and complete the circuit...( it looks like a banjo bolt fitting with wires coming out of it) is the master cylinder seized? is it moving the pistons in the caliper?...corrosion of the MC could have become "loose" and plugged the port that feeds pressure to the switch... try bleeding the rear brake real good ( bleed out enough old fluid to fill a coffee cup) hope this helps | ||
| Brokengq |
Thanks Nuts. I haven't actually taken a look at it yet, just tried to read the SM. The caliper and MC operate fine. No play in the brake pedal, smooth braking action all the way through. I didn't know it was hydraulically actuated. I'm willing to bet the fluid oriface is clogged in the switch then. Brake fluid is clean however. Who knows. Maybe some trash got in there. (Message edited by brokenGQ on July 02, 2014) | ||
| Nuts4mc |
if you need to replace it ...ebay has some: ( need to check the thread size before you buy) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Rear-Set-Hydrau lic-Pressure-Brake-Light-Switch-Banjo-Cable-10x1-2 5mm-/231161566452?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories &hash=item35d24d94f4&vxp=mtr |
