Brake switch replacement

Russell

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I have this brake/turn signal light on both of my MB's. However I've had two of the stock brake switches fail or go intermittent. Tired of wondering if the cager behind me knows I am stopping, I have installed this switch setup. Shown installed with without switch enclosure.
Brake switch wire has to be extended.

 

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Fossil

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Dec 27, 2009

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Good idea! That should work well. Is the switch weather resistant? That's the only thing I see that might cause an issue.

 

Russell

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I'm not to concerned about the switch being watertight. The cheap control that it hooks to isn't even weathertight. I avoid riding in bad weather, but have been caught in the rain a few times.
Mabey I should work on a waterproof control.

 

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Elmo

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Where did you find the microswitch? Very good idea.
Elmo

 

Russell

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Found switchs on ebay(where I buy most of my bike stuff). Cost $4 for 10 switches plus $3.50 shipping. If you would like one, Pm me and I'll drop one in the mail N/C.

 

HoughMade

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I like that brake light switch- elegant in its simplicity and looks like a lot easier to install than what I came up with. Nice work.

 

Russell

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Thanks Houghmade,
Simple is my speciality, however simplicity is not always the best. Time will tell. Your bike is one of about 6 pic's of MB's I keep pinned up in my shop.