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Old 02-16-2013, 11:41 PM   #1
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Brake switch adjustment ?

My brake lights do not seem to come on when I first push the brake pedal.
Any one know how to adjust the brake switch? There is no nut , just plastic
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Old 02-18-2013, 01:58 PM   #2
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Also having the same problem, the first few centimeters of brake movement do absolutely nothing...
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same here. Im fine with it.
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No brake

Could glue something to the brake pedal arm ...?
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I've noticed it Ali but haven't looked to see if there's an adjustment yet.
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It exists!



As far as adjusting it, the manual just says "Adjust the Switch - Stop Light". It appears to have a nut welded into the L-shaped arm to its left.

You'll either screw in/out the whole assembly or pivot the arm using the nut above.

I like 5-10 mm of travel before the switch turns on... which is usually means that the switch is already contacting the plate, when you adjust it. There's a deadzone built into most switches.
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As far as adjusting it, the manual just says "Adjust the Switch - Stop Light". It appears to have a nut welded into the L-shaped arm to its left.

You'll either screw in/out the whole assembly or pivot the arm using the nut above.

I like 5-10 mm of travel before the switch turns on... which is usually means that the switch is already contacting the plate, when you adjust it. There's a deadzone built into most switches.
Thanks for the info Shankenstein!
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