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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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Just noticed when I use the front break lever, the brake lights do not come on. The rear brake pedal turns on as normal.
Is there a quick fix to this??
 
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Check the switch in the housing to see if it has moved out of place. If still in place, you'll have to take the housing apart to see whats up I suppose.
 
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Have you recently replaced the levers on your bike? If so, you may have broken the plunger off the switch when re-assembling the brake side.
 
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