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Old May 17, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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Default Rear Brake Light Switch '75 FLH

Previous owner put on a braided line to the rear brake and it has no functioning brake light. Did a stock 1975 FLH have a juice brake switch in the line or some kind of plunger gadget attached to the pedal?
 
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Old May 18, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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the original brake switch attached to the trans area right side front and could be seen at the lower exhaust connection rear head --

the only way to fix it is buy the lines for the original app or piece what you have if you have the parts to do it and add the switch and a Tee, But i would just buy the original and for get about it its cheaper in the end -- jz
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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or you can purchase a banjo bolt (bolt that holds the hose to the caliper) with a built in switch. Your best and cheapest route is to get out the Drag Specialties book and use the universal lines and a brake tee that will accept a standard stoplight switch, they have adapters that will accommodate your master cylinder fitting and caliper fitting.
 
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