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Message started by Dalziel_A on 05/16/12 at 07:35:56

Title: Rear brake switch cable
Post by Dalziel_A on 05/16/12 at 07:35:56

Hello,
I know this question was asked before but I had a hard time searching for and finding a concrete answer. My bike was recently inspected and the only thing keeping it from passing is the brake light not lighting up when you press the foot brake. I wanted to check on my own for the part that I need cause I know the shop will just order it right from Suzuki or an affiliated parts dealer which will likely cost more.
OR,
Is it even an expense that's worth talking about? and should I just go ahead and let the shop order it in and take care of it? I'd like to fix this myself if I could.

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by prechermike on 05/16/12 at 07:40:38

There is a way to adjust that, somewhere underneath. I can't remember all the details. Are you sure you need a new part?

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by Dalziel_A on 05/16/12 at 08:02:23

Pretty sure.. Haven't looked into much myself yet. The mechanic said the cable was broke, which is all I have to go by so far.

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by skeebo on 05/16/12 at 08:14:53

The cables are pretty tough, the tension spring at the end of the cable is the weak link, see if it's broke or disconnected. You can activate the switch by hand and check it.

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by verslagen1 on 05/16/12 at 08:26:52

The cable pretty tough but there's a little plastic clip that's a POS.
most likely that's broke.

at the front cable connector to the brake lever you'll see a second smaller cable that leads to the brake switch. There's a little clip that should connect the brake switch cable to the brake cable. you'll probably find that the cable is disconnected there. take and push the end of the cable thru the clip and secure it with a wire.

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by Paraquat on 05/16/12 at 08:33:11

Glad I don't have inspections. I just thought the brake light only came on with the front. I don't think mine has ever come on with the rear.

--Steve

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/16/12 at 09:19:47

79485B48585C485D290 wrote:

Glad I don't have inspections. I just thought the brake light only came on with the front. I don't think mine has ever come on with the rear.

--Steve

YOud ride with no brake lite for the pedal to not have to do the maintenance? Run your tires to the cord?

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by Paraquat on 05/16/12 at 09:30:56

The front one worked.
The rear brake lever alone just makes the rear end fish tail.
Guess that answers the question about the condition of the tires.
I didn't ride much in what I thought was last year but I realized lately it's been closer to two years. The whole bike needs a once over. :/

--Steve

Title: Re: Rear brake switch cable
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/16/12 at 09:37:55

Mine would lock up with almost no pressure on the brake, even with new tires. I massaged the brake pads, now, its predictable, controllable, useable,,