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Front brake switch not working?

Started by memper, June 11, 2012, 10:38:19 AM

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Howie

#15
June 14, 2012, 08:55:20 PM
I'm not sure what you took apart, but what you want to do is remove the switch.  Do not loose the screws and nuts.  Buying replacement screws and nuts will not be easy.  Also be careful not to loose the dowel if it is still there.  The switch will have a plunger.  across from the plunger is the dowel.  The dowel presses on the plunger when the lever is released.  When you squeeze the lever the plunger is allowed to release, allowing the switch to close, and the brake light lights.  release the lever, the dowel presses against the plunger, the switch opens, the light shuts off.

Go here  http://www.ducati.com/services/maintenance/index.do  and look up 2001 Monster 750.  Go to page 66.  The dowel is #3 in the illustration. 

The switch is adjusted by loosening the screws and moving the switch until you find the position where the light is off when the lever is released and on when the lever is squeezed.

ducpainter

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June 15, 2012, 02:35:52 AM
Sometimes the dowel can stick. Try some wd-40 to see if you can free it.

You can test switch operation while it's out by manually pushing on the switch plunger.
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memper

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June 15, 2012, 06:29:04 AM Last Edit: June 15, 2012, 07:12:18 AM by memper
Heres a pic of the area im talking about. @Howie, I see #3 and how it could possibly fall out when removing the switch (#5). I guess my spring must be #2 from the diagram.

Is there something in that "hole" that should be moving? Or is it just a stopper for the spring?
I'll take theswitch and look it over again. Sorry for making such a small thing into a two pager... :P
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memper

#18
June 15, 2012, 08:55:52 AM
It was missing. Did the eraser head method. All is well! Thank you DMF!
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June 15, 2012, 09:56:01 AM
Quote from: memper on June 15, 2012, 08:55:52 AM
It was missing. Did the eraser head method. All is well! Thank you DMF!

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