Replacing the rear brake light switch
#11
07-06-2011, 10:56 AM
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#12
07-06-2011, 12:29 PM
For all those who have had a rear brake switch failure I would suggest that you put some kind of heat wrap around the switch. From all the posts here about this failure it seems that the heat from the exhaust is the cause of this failure. And that some sort of thermal barrier would help.
Auto makers have used this type of product for years to help protect switches and other components.
Here is one product I found with a Google search.
http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/pr...-shield/102/43
Auto makers have used this type of product for years to help protect switches and other components.
Here is one product I found with a Google search.
http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/pr...-shield/102/43
Thanks for the part number guys.
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07-07-2011, 10:42 AM
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Changing it and bleeding the system on my '06 EGC wasn't hard at all.
#14
07-07-2011, 11:25 AM
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Changed mine on my 10 rg with abs, didn't get enough air in it that the pedal feel was effected so I didn't bleed, suppose it may depend on how long you have the system open. wonder how much the dealer would charge just to bleed the rear if you changed your own switch andf found it did need bled. thinking the heat wrap may not be a bad idea
#17
07-07-2011, 12:15 PM
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#18
07-07-2011, 12:26 PM
$10.00. I did not have to bleed the rear brake ( did have to top off the reservoir ), but I have a different bike.
Good luck.
#19
07-07-2011, 12:46 PM
Changed mine on my 10 rg with abs, didn't get enough air in it that the pedal feel was effected so I didn't bleed, suppose it may depend on how long you have the system open. wonder how much the dealer would charge just to bleed the rear if you changed your own switch andf found it did need bled. thinking the heat wrap may not be a bad idea
Another fairly close dealer wants $112 for the same service. WOW!
Last edited by shortride; 07-07-2011 at 01:16 PM.
#20
07-07-2011, 02:26 PM
Tell your dealer you want it replaced and the brakes bled under warranty even if the bike is out of warranty. If he won't do it, call the HD area rep and plead your case to him. This may be one of those things HD will take care of because of the widespread failures with these switches. Worked for me. I've had mine replaced twice.