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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: frodef on September 13, 2011, 09:34:39 AM

Title: Front brake light switch
Post by: frodef on September 13, 2011, 09:34:39 AM

It seems my front brake light switch has become unreliable, I guess because I've left the bike out in the rain quite a bit. Symptoms: The brake-lights don't come on when I press the brake lever, and the triangle warning light tends to stay on even after I've used both brakes.

Any suggestions how to best attack this? I only briefly looked at the lever, and it seems there are two separate wires going to it (in addition to the actual brake line)?

Thanks,
Frode

Title: Re: Front brake light switch
Post by: frankenduck on September 13, 2011, 09:50:16 AM

It's a simple piston switch that can be unscrewed. (Part 61311459569.) Not uncommon for them to get clogged and sticky with dirt or the spring in them fails.

The other wire is a pointless ground.

Title: Re: Front brake light switch
Post by: Inge K. on September 13, 2011, 01:02:19 PM

Since you are familiar with the norwegian language, this thread (http://www.bmw-mc-klubben.se/viewtopic.php?f=219&t=8698&sid=29c7f64c1a1576094e4f7dd4460358b9) may help.

Inge K.

Title: Re: Front brake light switch
Post by: blakey on September 14, 2011, 08:22:27 AM

Sorry Inge, didn't understand a word on that thread...oh hang on, I did see WD40. That's how I cleaned mine. Soaked it in WD40 and it came good.
I hope yours is as easy to get working again Frode!

Title: Re: Front brake light switch
Post by: Inge K. on September 14, 2011, 01:34:32 PM

Quote from: blakey on September 14, 2011, 08:22:27 AM

Sorry Inge, didn't understand a word on that thread...

You should try some Norwegian lessons, it`s far more easier to learn than spelling DeoxIT.

Inge K.