TE250 2011 REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

Hey guys,
Is the rear brake switch on these things something that stuffs up?
When I push the rear brake the brake light no longer illuminates, I thought it was a corroded plug, changed that but still no brake light.
any suggestions?

it's a hydraulically actuated switch on the banjo of your rear master cylinder. Unplugging the connection and shorting the terminals should activate the light when the key is on.

...and if it doesn't, the problem is somewhere else. check the bulb or LED.

Can the switch be cleaned?
What stops them from working?

well, the contacts can be cleaned at least.

have you confirmed that your problem is the pressure activated switch? put an ohm meter on the switch leads and watch it approach zero ohms (probably more like 1-2 ohms though) when you hit the brake pedal (bike off, brake wiring unplugged from the switch). did you do the other test in the post above?

I think those switches are cheap; might even be the same as the one on your clutch master.

I did as you mentioned shorted the terminal and the brake light worked.

good job.

sounds like your switch is broken if it failed the ohm test; I am assuming your rear brake itself stops you fine.

a new switch install will require some brake fluid, a small amount of bleeding, and a medium size mess.

here is another option you might consider: run without a working rear brake light switch. On my 310, I have disconnected the rear brake light switch. This give me the option of braking without activating the very bright LED brake light (cops, guys on the trail behind you- that sucker is bright). Normal 2 wheel braking activates the light via the front brake.

food for thought.

Yes brakes work fine, I might buy a new switch here in Australia, $36 for a genuine Husky part is cheap I suppose.

Thanks for your help.

hmmm. my bike takes a #8000 94849 Switch, R Brake Light $14.99USD

...and I realize the dollar is strong, but- sheesh.... not that strong. somebody down under is making some money.

OTOH, the clutch safety switch (#8000 H5963) is $33.50USD -and the both should operate the same way (normally open) meaning they might be exchangeable (wiring connection is different). So I don't know what's going on with the price.

if you have your heart set on a rear brake light, you can get one of those cheasy, cheap spring-actuated switches, probably pretty cheap, if you don't want to pay the full price.

8000 94849 is the one I need, Who do you use in the US?
We certainly get ripped off down under.

The shipping would kill any savings unfortunately.

I use Bill's (BMP- a famous husky dealer on the west coast). Fantastic service. I do not know if they do overseas shipping though.

here's my standard cut 'n paste:
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BMP- a Cafe Husky sponsor
Give 'em a call (503) 585-1153 or toll-free 888-806-1153
email: bmp@teleport.com
http://billshusky.com/

Bill's Motorcycles Plus
1122 12th St SE,
Salem, OR 97302

Ask for Bill, Bryon, Jon or Jonathan (IIRC- seems like I'm missing somebody)
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Most of the bigger online retailer's (here in the US) have OEM parts too; and I believe they all ship worldwide.

I Will give them a go.
CHEERS!