REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

[DCRocket]

Has anyone replaced one of these? or know what's involved?

Thought I'd get some info from you guys in the know before I dive in.

Symptom: as I push down rear brake pedal the brake light gets brighter.

Thanks,

 

[DCRocket]

No takers, huh?

I think I'll start by adjusting the rear brake free play and see if that helps

 

[Captain Rich]

No takers, huh?

I think I'll start by adjusting the rear brake free play and see if that helps

Hmmm, maybe change out that dark side tire. [emoji56]

Just kidding of course. I thought that was just a N/O switch - on or off. I totally don't get it acting like a variable voltage. Disconnect the switch and jumper the connector to see if it acts normal. Process of elimination in the absence of any experience from our esteemed brethren.

 

[DCRocket]

LOL - thx, Rich. How you been? 75° today, but I bet you're back in FLA

 

[RocketEd]

This is a new one on me! So what happened, the switch wore out through the first part of its travel?

 

[atomsplitter]

It could also be the switch is not making good contact at the beginning of travel (wear). Replacing it with a new unit should fix that problem. You might also douse the switch assembly with WD-40 to clean the contact surfaces and see if it improves the behavior.

 

[RocketEd]

Bad/corroded light socket?

 

[DCRocket]

Bad/corroded light socket?

Lights are fine. Front brake perfect. Back brake okay when depressed fully. Just been real busy but will try above suggestions - thx,

 

[Captain Rich]

Still in Chicago...heading down to FL 12/3. Any determination. On that switch issue?

 

[atomsplitter]

Still in Chicago...heading down to FL 12/3. Any determination. On that switch issue?

Not to hijack the thread but I'm in Rockford for the next couple weeks, howdy neighbor!