Replacing the Front Brake Light Switch - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 20-03-06, 08:58 AM

My front brake light switch has been dodgy for a while. When we got to my parents house yesterday e.d. asked me if I was using my brakes at all.

Seems like the switch has packed up. I had a look in the haynes manual and it seems easy enough to swap out.

Undo electrical connectors and then undo a screw and slide out and then replace.

Bearing in mind I'm not the most mechnically minded person. Is it as simple as that or are there any tips or tricks I need to be aware of

Cheers

Fizz

Viney · 20-03-06, 09:06 AM

Its as easy as that mate. If you have the Haynes, then just remember, refitting is the revers.....

fizzwheel · 23-03-06, 02:11 PM

OK it really was that easy.

I think my probably was being caused by crud on the contacts of the switch as they were really dirty.

I fitted the new switch anyway and all is well now

20-03-06, 08:58 AM	#1
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Replacing the Front Brake Light Switch My front brake light switch has been dodgy for a while. When we got to my parents house yesterday e.d. asked me if I was using my brakes at all. Seems like the switch has packed up. I had a look in the haynes manual and it seems easy enough to swap out. Undo electrical connectors and then undo a screw and slide out and then replace. Bearing in mind I'm not the most mechnically minded person. Is it as simple as that or are there any tips or tricks I need to be aware of Cheers Fizz __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

23-03-06, 02:11 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	OK it really was that easy. I think my probably was being caused by crud on the contacts of the switch as they were really dirty. I fitted the new switch anyway and all is well now __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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20-03-06, 09:06 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Its as easy as that mate. If you have the Haynes, then just remember, refitting is the revers.....