Recall switch issue anyone else?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Colorado
I asked my dealer yesterday about whether they'd seen any failures. Just one so far, but in this case the switch cracked, brake fluid leaked out, and the owner lost use of his rear brakes. He indicate that or brake light electrical failure could be the outcomes. Not worth waiting on if you ask me. He'll give me a ring when they get their next batch of replacement switches.
Mark
Mark
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When they replace the switch the rear brakes must be bled.
It sounds like the tech did not do it or did not get it right.
Mine was changed out yesterday on a RGU no big deal in and out.
Many are making a much bigger deal out of this than it is.
real world few failed and when they did it was the brake light that did not work a very few leaked. It was caused by the switch not being able to handle the heat from the CAT's.
They had the supplier build a tougher switch problem solved.
At least HD did the recall on their own not like others that have to be forced to do it.
If you paid to replace it before the recall and the new switch was put out HD will refund your cash. If you have not done so call your dealer and get on the list to get it done. The first batch of switches have been sent out after that dealer needs to order what they need.
It sounds like the tech did not do it or did not get it right.
Mine was changed out yesterday on a RGU no big deal in and out.
Many are making a much bigger deal out of this than it is.
real world few failed and when they did it was the brake light that did not work a very few leaked. It was caused by the switch not being able to handle the heat from the CAT's.
They had the supplier build a tougher switch problem solved.
At least HD did the recall on their own not like others that have to be forced to do it.
If you paid to replace it before the recall and the new switch was put out HD will refund your cash. If you have not done so call your dealer and get on the list to get it done. The first batch of switches have been sent out after that dealer needs to order what they need.
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If they do not bleed the brakes & use the HD Digital Tech II to check ABS for air in lines I don't want my changed. I've checked out the HD manual & it states to bleed the brakes after replacing the switch. It also mentions using the Digital Tech II after opening any line between the master cyl & ABS module & the switch looks like it's in the middle. If I'm looking at this wrong will someone let me know.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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The switch is a hydraulic operated switch that taps into the brake line. Anytime you open the hydraulic system, it needs to be bled afterwards to remove any small air that can enter and produce a mushy feel etc.
I bet some of the H-D "mechanics" are not paying attention or just trying to do this quick and dirty.
Your brake pedal should feel the same after the switch replacement as it did before. If it's mushy, there's air that needs bleeding.
I bet some of the H-D "mechanics" are not paying attention or just trying to do this quick and dirty.
Your brake pedal should feel the same after the switch replacement as it did before. If it's mushy, there's air that needs bleeding.
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I'm with you on this one Zoo, this would **** me off badly. TECH'S DO YOUR JOB PROPERLY!!!!
