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replacing rear brake stoplight switch--need to bleed?

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Default replacing rear brake stoplight switch--need to bleed?
I'm not sure if I have to bleed the brakes when I replace the switch? Anyone familiar with this procedure? Thanks.
 
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Default RE: replacing rear brake stoplight switch--need to bleed?
Yes, you'll be opening the hydraulics. Bleed the rear brake.
 
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Default RE: replacing rear brake stoplight switch--need to bleed?
Thanks, I was afraid of that.
 
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