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12th September 2010, 11:43 AM
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Cheers TT, I,ll try that this afternoon ,
 Les, Yes, like you say it appears a hefty shove is required to make the pressure switch illuminate the brake lights  I would personally prefer that the lights more or less come on the moment I touch the pedal, I,ll have a go at what TT suggests & if that fails I,ll look at installing a mechanical switch on the brake pedal.......hmmm MORE electrical work   cheers guys. Andy 
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12th September 2010, 01:43 PM
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I much prefer a mechanical brake switch, simple, reliable, easy to adjust, you can even set them up so that you can touch the pedal and make your brake lights come on without doing any actual braking which can be handy if you've got some idiot following too close, etc.
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12th September 2010, 06:30 PM
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How far away from the cylinder is the switch,most electric switches have a fair amount of travel and take into account the servo adding to pedal travel and its no hassle wiring one up just swap wires one to the other.
Another thought,what circuit have you put it in as this will affect the pressure output, usual ratio of 60/40 front to rear in most cars,rear one should in theory give lower pressure.
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12th September 2010, 06:59 PM
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Cheers Mr H, yes , I too would prefer the quicker reaction time of a mechanical switch, also like your suggestion of the oppurtunity to activate the brake lights without actually engaging the brakes
Flyerncle..... My brake pressure switch is approx 4 inches from the M/C body, & its in the front pipe system as I thought along the lines that greater pressure would go to the front brakes. I suppose I,ve been used to motorcycle brakes that has a tiny mechanical switch attached to the brake lever. cheers andy
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12th September 2010, 10:18 PM
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If you do want to try TT's method first, you're welcome to borrow my leg sometime to come and hold your pedal down whilst you do it. Won't be easy doing both at the same time by yourself
 Let me know Dave
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12th September 2010, 10:21 PM
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I had visions of using a bottle jack on the pedal Let me know when you are free. cheers andy
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12th September 2010, 10:37 PM
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I've got 3 more days work this week, then i'm off for 2 weeks (as far as i know at the moment). Whenever you're ready, let me know.
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