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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 02:34 PM
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My brake lever on my handle bar is loose and making my rear break lights flicker. Only way to stop it is to push it forward and hold it. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 02:39 PM
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Did you have the housing apart? If so, you might have lost the little spring clip that goes behind the switch. Of course, without a year/model that is just a guess.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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I have a 7007 Ultra Classic. Just bought it and have not personally taken the lever apart.
 
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It may be time to get a simple master cylinder rebuild kit. Sometimes the piston (that your lever pushes to activate the brakes) gets gummed up inside and the seals get worn preventing it from returning all the way after you release the lever. Which in turn keeps the lever from closing the brake light switch on its own.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 03:10 PM
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Makes sense, thank you!!
 
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Yep mine did same thing. Master cylinder rebuild solved problem. Just a flush didn’t.
 
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Just ordered a rebuild kit, Thanks !
 
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