Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front brakes

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Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front brakes

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Where can I buy a pressure switch for the brake lights thats connected to the front brake lines? Its the one that activates the tail light when you squeeze the front brake lever. Any idea?
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Re: Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front br

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Obviuosly any ducati shop will be able to get one ... probly cost more than your bike tho , I would think that any brake repair shop should be able to supply one far cheaper than a ducati one . There is a thread in the p 750 F A Q forum ( parts interchange) detailing some parts that can be soursed from other makers , fer instance oil filters 80 bucks NZ for the ducati one .. 15 bucks for a citroen 2cv one .... same part just hasn't got ducati written on the box it comes in . Have a look at mg's (www.mgcycles.com ) , Its a Moto guzzi site but there are several brake switches to choose from , the big thing is to get the correct thread pitch ( all are 10mm dia some are 1.0mm pitch and some are 1.25mm ) which is usually listed in the product name . Bevel heaven is another duc supplier ( who also sells parts for ducatis other than bevel drives )
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Re: Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front br

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Hamish you old cynic :lol: (that link is dead btw)

viper1 if you can´t find that switch you can always replace the banjo bolt at the brake master pump with the kind that includes a switch or you get a microswitch that mounts directly to the pump.

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Mmm Tiz to , I didn't really mean it to be a link ... just something to google . Sorry viper , hope you didn't waste to much time
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Re: Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front br

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Why not fit a microswitch? Did mine this summer. Easy job. It should be a direct fit. Only thing is that you probably have to cut the plug and fit two round ones that will connect to the cable on the stock wiring loom. Note: you really need the small black round cilinder between brake-lever and the switch.

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Re: Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front br

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Actually if I remember you need a 1.00 thread pitch which should be most Euro brake pressure switches, vw AUDI
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or you could just order one from Bevel Heaven :idea:
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Re: Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front br

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This looks more correct, has 1.00 thread, and that black divider between the two terminals....

http://www.mgcycle.com/product_info.php ... ts_id=1316
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Re: Pressure switch (to activate the tail light) on front br

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I guess if you visit some car parts shops you will find one which costs only a fraction of the one above.
If you remove it and also if you`ve already drained the brake fluid stuff the thread with something and cover the fender with a plastic bag (not a rag or towel). One drop of brake fluid can leave an ugly stain on the paint which can`t be removed.
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