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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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When I touch my front brake lever the brake light will stay on until I push the lever forward??? Need Help on this.. Thanks 08 Night Train...
 

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Your front brake light button may have been bumped out of alignment. That would be first thing to check. If your lever isn't returning to its home position on its own, then the master cylinder may need a rebuild as the return spring inside isn't strong enough to overcome whatever gum, crud, and corruption may be in there. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks for info I will check it and clean the master cylinder and go from there. Sprayed it with WD40 and is working fine for now.THANKS 08 NIGHT TRAIN, (Brake)
 

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