I have determined that the rear brake light switch is bad on my '09 Ultra Classic. The brake light works with the front brake lever ok. What I would like to know, is it always going to be necessary to bleed the brakes when the brake light switch is replaced?

I would hate to take it to the dealer just to have the switch replaced if I can do it.

Anyone have the part number for the switch?
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yes u will have to bleed it.

 

Thanks! This is evidently one of those thing that doesn't let you cut any corners. It just seems that $85 for the labor plus the cost of the switch is bit expensive for such a simple part. The manual states that any Harley with ABS system a "Digital Technician II" (HD-48650) must be used.

 

i have bleed my ABS system but it was the front brake all i did was flick the brake lever meaning i pulled it back and let go i pulled it back slowly cuz i had the resivour cap off not sure if this will work for the rear switch though.

 

You can bleed the front brake by just turning the handlebars where the reservoir is level. The rear brake bleeding requires that the bike be in the upright position to bleed the rear brake.

I suppose I could figure out how to get the scoot in the upright position but I don't have access to a "Digital Technician II" (HD-48650) for the ABS system.

 

don't forget to mark where everything is/was b4 you remove

 

heres your part number 72032-51

 

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

 

The part number for my '09 brake switch was 72023-51D....$26.99.
My bike is under warranty so I had a dealer do it.

chuck

 

sorry chuck your right i read the numbers wrong.