Front barke switch
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Front barke switch
I have a 97' RK and the brake light flickers on and off. I have determined that the brake lever does not fit tightly between the switch and the master cylinder piston. I have inspected the switch and it doesn't seem to have the end broken off and the copper wedge is in place. I think the spring on the piston is worn not pushing the piston all the way back out?
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RE: Front barke switch
ORIGINAL: Barry Weeks
...I have determined that the brake lever does not fit tightly between the switch and the master cylinder piston....
...I have determined that the brake lever does not fit tightly between the switch and the master cylinder piston....
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RE: Front barke switch
This was a common problem with '97 model year. Had a sporty and a WG with it. The official answer is to rebuild the master cylinder. At the time I put a little dab of JB weld - about 2-3mm - on the brake lever right where it contacts the switch.
However, since yours is now 9 years old, I'd suggest rebuilding the MC. It's easy to do, and costs about $20 or so.
However, since yours is now 9 years old, I'd suggest rebuilding the MC. It's easy to do, and costs about $20 or so.
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