facebook1 youtube1 twitter1 instagram linkedin1 pinterest1

NOTICE:  If you are not a free registered member of the site, you will not see the photos in the forum, and you won't be able to access our premium member content. Please consider joining our community! REGISTER AND MAKE THIS BOX DISAPPEAR!

×

Picture Attachments Fixed? (18 Feb 2023)

Hopefully, the pictures uploads are fixed for the time being. Let me know if you continue to have issues. I am looking into a more permanent solution. Thanks for your patience. - Makotosun

how to remove the front brake switch from perch?

  • 1jcnorton
  • 1jcnorton's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • New Member
  • New Member
  • Posts: 7
  • Likes received: 1

how to remove the front brake switch from perch? was created by 1jcnorton

My front brake switch is stuck in the on position.  I'd like to remove the cable from the lever perch to clean and inspect, but I'm not sure exactly how to remove it, trying not to break anything.
I saw a switch listed on ebay and it looks like there are a couple of tabs to depress from the outside, just looking for advice on the best way to get it out safely?

1978 DT400
Last edit: 24 May 2022 10:38 by 1jcnorton. Reason: additional info
24 May 2022 10:37 #1

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Posts: 12333
  • Likes received: 7862

Replied by MarkT on topic how to remove the front brake switch from perch?

Tabs break easily.  Press them carefully and pull switch gently but don't be surprised if they break.  Almost always super brittle after all these years.

Prudent to order a new one. 
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
The following user(s) Liked this Post: JimA
24 May 2022 15:24 #2

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 1jcnorton
  • 1jcnorton's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • New Member
  • New Member
  • Posts: 7
  • Likes received: 1

Replied by 1jcnorton on topic how to remove the front brake switch from perch?

I just can't seem to figure out where the tabs are, or what to use to press them. Can you draw me a picture? LOL
25 May 2022 12:54 #3

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Posts: 12333
  • Likes received: 7862

Replied by MarkT on topic how to remove the front brake switch from perch?

I will try to take picture
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
25 May 2022 14:56 #4

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: yamadmin, Enduronut, Makotosun, DEET, Vinnie, Devin, James Hart