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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Okay... 07 Fatboy. Replaced front grips, switch buttons with chrome buttons, chrome levers, and a chrome front master cylinder cover. The brake light now stays on full time.

I put in the 5/32 shim as shown in the Service Manual, but what good does that do when you change out the lever? It went in before the lever change, fell out during the swap, and was replaced as soon as the new brake lever was in, however.

Bled the front brake but the light still stays on.

I have a suspicion that the brake switch in the housing is somehow being triggered, but not sure why.

Anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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When the brake light stays on it means there is something wrong with the braking system
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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I will bet you money that you broke the switch, even with the shim. It happens and when it does, the light stays on.
 
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