front brake switch

[analogue_rogue]

ok so in the middle of my restoration i discover that the brake light is stuck on.. and its the front micro switch thats jammed.. cant free it off... does anyone know anywhere i can get one if is it ducati only part?

[CK & AK]

ok so in the middle of my restoration i discover that the brake light is stuck on.. and its the front micro switch thats jammed.. cant free it off... does anyone know anywhere i can get one if is it ducati only part?


:scratch: A Ducati dealer?

[Albie]

If not you may try maplins or somewhere if you know what your looking for. I know someone found something like that recently but tbh ducati is the correct place and you may be suprised some parts are cheap or reasonable so do try them first then the rest. You dont have to buy remember, you can walk away:mand:

[pastaman]

i had the same problem, dunno if you've tried, but i sprayed some gt85 in and that un stuck it.

[analogue_rogue]

i sprayed loads of different lubricants and concoctions in it... it looks like the button part of the switch has snapped off and so doesnt touch the lever... :(

[slob]

use the forum search!
Maplin # N95AQ if you have the 'coffin' type, master cylinders

[analogue_rogue]

coffin type?

[big pete]

Integrated reservoir not seperate. Even if you go to a dealer theyre pennies but Maplins is your best option.

[analogue_rogue]

the one i pulled off isnt original.. ducati want £30 for a micro switch!!! thats not pennies lol.. thats a night out!!!

[animaluk]

30 quid a night out lol bimey

[big pete]

Thats a cheap night out!lol. Maplins or e-bay it is then. But these switches are usually universal to a lot of bikes, not just Ducati.

[analogue_rogue]

yeah its just finding one that fits a brembo brake.....

[slob]

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=34317&highlight=N95AQ
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=34835

[boofbee]

Mine failed at MOT so off to Maplins. £1.99!! Absolute bargain. Buy some heat shrink and a quick solder and Bob's your uncle...

[analogue_rogue]

ok.. new switch installed.. but.. there seems to be a hole where some sort of push rod should be for the lever to touch the switch???

[Albie]

I believe its a small dowel pin. I remember one falling out of mine when changing the switch yonks ago. Check your floor in case.

[boofbee]

Yes, there should be a little plastic pin that operates the switch in the barke lever. Anything that will fiit the hole will do the job. Fnar...

[analogue_rogue]

Yes, there should be a little plastic pin that operates the switch in the barke lever. Anything that will fiit the hole will do the job. Fnar...

plastic pin??? dammit.. ok ill have to make something up.. any idea how long the plastic pin is? or is it a case of trial and error?

[Albie]

I cant honestly remember. I would have thought at least around 10mm. Maybe someone can take one out and measure for you.

[Capo]

I think you can get them from Ducati, about £50 each :mand:

[Albie]

+ vat of course.:twak::twak::twak:

You need a bit of airfix kit sprue. The framework to those who no nothing about plastic moulding.

[analogue_rogue]

iknow nothing about airfix.... but i can find something to wedge in that hole! lol

[analogue_rogue]

ducati have rubber plungers apparently... 19540021a only a quid....

[analogue_rogue]

oooh.. ok so i finally have my brake switch sorted.. and i accidently ordered the cheaper micro switch that has the metal lever on it.. on quick pull sand its identical to the more expenxive 1.99 switch!! even cheaper :D:D:D

[rac3r]

I think the metal one is what I have on my clutch side