Front brake light switch disassembling

[romainnorberg]

I'm following up on Rybot's post regarding the front brake switch: https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/front-brake-switch-question.16660/

Since I disassembled, thoroughly cleaned, and adjusted the front brake, the front brake light comes on quite late (when the lever is almost fully depressed).

How do I remove the switch to try and adjust it? I'm stuck and don't want to force anything (see picture).

Would you advise me to replace it with an alternative? (Like this one: https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/front-drum-brake-cable-recommendation.34356/#post-560678 )



Thanks in advance and have a nice day.

 

[cliffa]

I'm following up on Rybot's post regarding the front brake switch: https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/front-brake-switch-question.16660/

Since I disassembled, thoroughly cleaned, and adjusted the front brake, the front brake light comes on quite late (when the lever is almost fully depressed).

How do I remove the switch to try and adjust it? I'm stuck and don't want to force anything (see picture).

Would you advise me to replace it with an alternative? (Like this one: https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/front-drum-brake-cable-recommendation.34356/#post-560678 )



Thanks in advance and have a nice day.

Those switches are known to produce a very spongy front brake lever, so personally I would replace it with a one piece cable, and do something similar to that post.

 

[romainnorberg]

Those switches are known to produce a very spongy front brake lever, so personally I would replace it with a one piece cable, and do something similar to that post.

Thanks!

Do you know where I could find this kind of adaptation kit?

Have a nice day

 

[Tornado]

Yes those in line type brake cable switches have tendency to give a spongey feel like the one I fitted on my velocette front brake...it also needed almost 80 or 90 percent of lever pull in before switch would activate the light.

Ive been considering making a microswitch bracket ro fit on the lever or even down on the drum pushrod arms. But a new option came ro light...the ST2 brake light system which works by g-force and accelerometer to determine when bike is slowing...can trigger a flashing or solid brake light. Needs negative earth I believe but there is no need for an actual switch anywhere.

ST2 Brake Module - ST2 Systems

SMART BRAKE PULSE MODULE The new 2025 edition with upgraded digital sensors ST2 BrakePulse™️ Module flashes your brake light when your speed decreases due to engine braking or down-shifting. Two operating modes: Flashing or SteadyEasily switch between modes by flipping the device. Protect...

st2-systems.com

 

[kommando]

Its in a plastic case, that means the body is not grounded so fitting to positive earth should be possible.

 

[Tornado]

Its in a plastic case, that means the body is not grounded so fitting to positive earth should be possible.

The issue may be which way current flows through the brake light socket...but may be possible to figure it out. They also do a turn signal sensor which figures out when your turn or lane change is complete...via g sensors and accelerometers.

 

[Deets55]

Yes those in line type brake cable switches have tendency to give a spongey feel like the one I fitted on my velocette front brake...it also needed almost 80 or 90 percent of lever pull in before switch would activate the light.

Ive been considering making a microswitch bracket ro fit on the lever or even down on the drum pushrod arms. But a new option came ro light...the ST2 brake light system which works by g-force and accelerometer to determine when bike is slowing...can trigger a flashing or solid brake light. Needs negative earth I believe but there is no need for an actual switch anywhere.

ST2 Brake Module - ST2 Systems

SMART BRAKE PULSE MODULE The new 2025 edition with upgraded digital sensors ST2 BrakePulse™️ Module flashes your brake light when your speed decreases due to engine braking or down-shifting. Two operating modes: Flashing or SteadyEasily switch between modes by flipping the device. Protect...

st2-systems.com

Interesting idea, but what happens when you are at a complete stop? I.E. at a red light, waiting for it to change.

 

[batrider]

Interesting idea, but what happens when you are at a complete stop? I.E. at a red light, waiting for it to change.

It seems like it is just in parallel with the brake switches so they operate normally. But there is no real info in the ad. "It just works!"

 

[Deets55]

It seems like it is just in parallel with the brake switches so they operate normally. But there is no real info in the ad. "It just works!"

Except Tornado was planning on only using that and eliminating the brake switch from the brake cable, if I read his quote correctly.

 

[kommando]

You only need the rear brake switch to work for stops at lights the ST2 can take care of the rest according to the blurb.

 

[YING]

My friend has one of those units and states there are pros and cons.It’s a great idea but has its flaws.Does anyone here have experience with these?
Thanks,Mike