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Old May 28, 2017 | 04:34 PM
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Cross referenced the brake switch for my 07 FLHTCU and the switch is bigger than the tiny oem one. Does it matter that it is bigger or do I need to just let dealer do it. Just don't see paying $75 + parts to the dealership.
 
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If it fits and you can turn a wrench it's a no brainer..........
 
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the last one i bought i got at an auto parts store. take a picture of it and have the parts scrub look in the paper book for a match.
 
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The cross reference was RB401 from Advance.
 
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I just replaced this on my Softail. Was like $17.00 at the dealer,took all of 5 minutes to change. I use a needle and fill the switch with brake fluid, if your quick, you won't even have to bleed the bakes.
 
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Replaced switch today. A few drops came out. Did not need to bleed brakes.
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the last one i bought i got at an auto parts store. take a picture of it and have the parts scrub look in the paper book for a match.
Parts scrub?
Come into my store, your pricing just went up.
 
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