I broke my brake switch

[AkumaKuruma]

Ever since I got my bike, it has had bad wiring, most of it comes from a previous rewiring attempt on the bike. My brake light used to not work when I applied the brakes, and upon inspection closer of the electrical I found out that it was actually the opposite problem. The brake light was ALWAYS on but with a low voltage so as not to make it as bright as it should be.

I traced the problem to the switch in the hand brake as the 2 wires in there had corroded to oblivion and had somehow come to rest touching each other providing a resisted short. I replaced the wiring with brand new wires and nice clean solder.

Upon reinstalling the wiring into the switch assembly, the "gasket" that held the wires in the switch exploded on me thus making it impossible for the switch to work. Does anyone know where I can source one of these as I cant even find a part number for it or even the wiring that comes out of it?

[J_C]

Which model bike? You can probably find a new one on ebay for 10 bucks.

[skreemer]

I swapped the old model switch with a pressure one. It replaces the banjo bolt at the master cylinder and ties right into the bike wiring.

http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Brake_Light_Pressure_Sensor_Switch.htm

Shop about they may be cheaper elsewhere I got mine through a local shop for 24$.

[Calvin Blackmore]

by gasket do you meant he bakelite esque thing that has two copper contact strips to which wires are attached and upon which a copper switch contact runs when one depresses the brake lever


if so do what skremer said cos that wiring thing sucks

[SqDancerLynn1]

I mounted my pressure switch under the tripple tree at the hose junction

[Joe Nardy]

I bought a hydraulic banjo switch from this eBay seller: PeakMoto

$19.99 + $3.50 shipping. I had it in a few days and it came complete with the correct bullet connectors. It plugged right in and I was able to get the rubber boot to cover it up. I do like SDL's idea of mounting it at the junction. Be sure to get the right thread. My '83 1100E used this one:

P/N: 12-0011
10mm dia x 1.00mm thread pitch

Thanks,
Joe

[Gravity Tester]

PM me I might have one around here somw where?

Pat

[bwringer]

Does the third item down look familiar....?

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/brake_light_switches.htm

[spchips]

I've got one for you.

$10 to ship it. PM me if interested.