Front Brake Switch "clip"?
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Front Brake Switch "clip"?
I have an '05 Ultra Classic that I been having issues with the front brake light switch causing the brake light to stay on. I pulled the master cylinder & lever assembly and discovered that the previous owner must have lost the "clip" that goes on the lever where it activates the switch. There was a dab of epoxy there that obviously had worn enough that it no longer would push in the switch to shut off the brake light.
My questions is if anyone knows if the "clip" or what ever it is would be available from the dealer. If not, about how thick of a dab of epoxy (or JB Weld) should I put back to activate the switch.
Thanks,
My questions is if anyone knows if the "clip" or what ever it is would be available from the dealer. If not, about how thick of a dab of epoxy (or JB Weld) should I put back to activate the switch.
Thanks,
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Thanks for the tip. Googling 71509-00, I see it has been superseded by 71587-04. Either way, I will try to check the dealer tomorrow. They are likely to be busier than normal as the Trail of Tears ride comes through here around 9-12 tomorrow.
Failing that, I will try to see what I can rig up via JB Weld or epoxy.
Failing that, I will try to see what I can rig up via JB Weld or epoxy.
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End result
I was able to secure a clip using the new #. (It was less than a dollar, I never have bought anything that cheap at the dealer before!) After figuring out how it was placed I still had the same issue, my brake light would not go out. I pulled the pivot pin on the lever and cleaned it and lubed it a bit without any luck. Finally, I took a small #4 nut and used a bit of epoxy to stick it to the edge of the lever tip that actuated the switch. This finally provided enough switch movement to allow it to open thus shutting off the brake light.
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