Did some work a couple of weeks ago:
replaced rear tire
changed rear brake pads
bled rear brakes

Noticed today that my 2008 Harley Fatboy rear brake light does not come on when the pedal is pushed down. Engine running. Front brake works fine (changed tire, pads, bled brakes on front also).

Could this be brake switch gone bad all of a sudden or is there a chance there is air in the line? Have good rear brakes but not great. Front are much better.

Recommendations?


Thanks,

SUP

 

Jump across the rear brake switch if it comes on you got air or moisture if not check for power at the switch. If you have power then the switch is no good. I had moisture in my master once that worked it's way to the switch I flushed the rear system and all was good. If I stepped real hard on the rear brake (not while moving) it would work at times. good luck..

 

FIXED!
Jumped the two wires going to the rear brake switch and the rear tail light lit up. Went to the Harley Shop and got a new rear brake switch, installed it. Rear brake lights work like they should. Seems this part goes out quite a bit as my neighbor has also had his go out on a 07 Softail Custom.

SUP