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Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

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    Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

    I need a part, in the front brake lever for my ATK, there is a little microswitch that activates the brake light. It is tiny, and threads into the lever and is a Normally closed switch. When the lever is in the normal state, it opens the circuit and keeps the brake light off. When you pull theb rake lever, the circuit closes and turns on the brake light.

    I Could go the option of a pressure switch, but if possible, Id like to reuse the switch style.

    Does this ring a bell to anyone? Ideas for where to look?

    It's a 1997 ATK 605 DS, has brembo brakes, front and rear.

    Second question, both front and rear brakes were totally drained of fluid, how to I go about bleeding them? Despite filling the reservoirs, theres no pressure when I pump. How do I prime the cylinders? Vaccum bleeder? Anywhere to buy one locally?

    Thanks.

    Almost got it running!

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    Re: Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

    yeah, vacuum bleeder makes it easy to initially fill the lines... then do final bleeding by hand.

    You can do it by gravity/pumping... just takes a lot longer.

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    Re: Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

    where do you live?
    i can offer a hand if you're close to bost.

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    Re: Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, I think I actually doung the brake switch

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230568804456

    Just bought it, hopefully it fits, and is Normally closed...

    Ill have to buy a vac bleeder, thing an autoparts place sells them?

    Duncan, I work in Cambridge, but live near GMD, where the bike is.

    You sell vac bleeders? Thanks for the offer to help!

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    Re: Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

    I have a Mity-vac bleeder in stock.
    GMD or BoMo may have one you can borrow, but they're great to have around too.

    We're open to public 2-7pm. today, but if you come earlier, just knock loudly. I'll be there from 10am. 'til 7pm. today.

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    Re: Front brake lever microswitch + brake bleeding

    Ill stop in on my way home! around 4:00, thanks dude.

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