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brakes are giving me fits

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Hi All, simple one first .
#1 i need to replace the micro switch in the front brake lever assembly.
where do i get one from.

#2 and i rebuilt the rear master cylinder now i have a hard pedal but almost zero movement ,its like a one way valve is not letting the fluid return.
i put the new seals in as the old ones came out .
the one on top of the spring has a dimple so its in correct for sure .
anyone have a pic of the valve with the seal fitted correctly.
thanks mark
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In answer to you first question. I've had one of these fitted to my bike for the last year and it's still working fine.

BRAKE SWITCH

Be careful not to overtighten the fixing screw.
Bit of advice. Buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because if you aren't in one you'll be in the other.
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thanks nuggitt for the link .
i will chase one down.

and on the second issue on closer inspection i see a tiny hole in the supply side that i suspect is the return circuit to bleed back the fluid.
i have poked a wire bristle through to make sure its clear.

thanks mark
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You could give it all a good spray with brake cleaner just to make sure there's no crap blocking the holes. :nod:
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micro switches are old hat even when i was mech many yeats ago we we replacing them with banjo brake switches much more reliable i gess if you are into totaly original then micro switch it otherwise hydro switches way for ward
all my bikes have them
hey mister does peeing on the lemon tree make them grow better.No but it sure upsets yer ma
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thanks for that northman ,
i did that to a kawi 500 and it worked like a charm
cheers mark
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see old geezers can be useful lol
hey mister does peeing on the lemon tree make them grow better.No but it sure upsets yer ma
bikes 1993exup, 1988 zx10b1, 1989 zx10b3, 1981Gsx1100,ex,
2000gsxr1300
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