Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Axor
Magazine
Castrol Power 1

Clean visor equals clear vision.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

How do I check/fix front brake light switch?

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    How do I check/fix front brake light switch?

    Since the past few weeks, engaging the front brake on my TVS Victor doesn't trigger the rear light. The rear brake engages the light without issues. I was told that the front brake engages the brake as well as a switch that lights up the rear light.

    I looked at the front brake at the handle and noticed two wires coming out of the assembly, one going to the brake and the other going to the mess of wires underneath the headlight.

    Can someone let me know how this is checked and what needs to be replaced/repaired for this?

    Thanks for the help!
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Hi, sorry for the late reply.

    There might be two mishaps, one is that your brake light switch worn or the wiring in between has some disconnects.

    Mostly only switches are worn, just track the switch wires (going from the brake mount to the rear of head lamp). there will be a covered joints for both the wires, carefully remove the wires from switch in that point and try joining both the wires (the wires that lead into your head lamp) with your ignition ON, if the tail lamp glows then the switch has to be replaced, this can easily be done by yourself. If this not works then it is really a wiring fault just check and update...
    sigpicTame the Road........

    Comment

    • #3
      Thanks for the reply Satheesh! The brake mount, as in the front wheel or the brake-lever?

      Comment

      • #4
        I also got an error in my brake light.
        Mine rear brake pedal makes it glow continuously even when I release it. But sometimes only.
        2000 - Hero Honda Splendor
        2010 - Pulsar 220
        2012 - Ninja 250R or CBR 250R         (coming Up)

        Comment

        • #5
          Originally posted by hellmet View Post
          Thanks for the reply Satheesh! The brake mount, as in the front wheel or the brake-lever?

          The brake switch that leads from the end of the brake lever, It is inserted into a duct (in the brake lever mount) and the lever operates it from inside.
          sigpicTame the Road........

          Comment

          • #6
            Originally posted by Digital_shubhi View Post
            I also got an error in my brake light.
            Mine rear brake pedal makes it glow continuously even when I release it. But sometimes only.
            Hi, Shubhi, for your rear brake light there will be a small (long) spring connecting the switch and the brake pedal, you can spot it if you can sit near to it and play your pedal. Try to operate the switch alone with your hands and if needed you can even adjust the switch up and down depending on the play of your brake pedal.
            sigpicTame the Road........

            Comment

            • #7
              mine also reverse but same problem brake light works only on front brake switch and not on foot pedal tried adjusting the read foot pedal brake switch but till now no use tomorrow going to open and see detailed if any wire cuts etc are there ;(
              K.Ravi

              Do check out my custom painted tail light in my DIY thread ;) ...

              Comment

              Previous template Next
              Working...
              X
              © xBhp.com 2026. All rights reserved.
              Designed by xBhp