Hawk rear brake switch

Ac21 · 10-27-2018, 10:17 PM

Just wanted to share this, I found a brake switch for the rear brake light that works. The oem switch has some issues like not working consistently. Best of all no soldering, just depin connector. It's a little tricky getting the threads started because the rubber boot on top hits the frame so be careful not to cross thread.

Redfishslayer · 10-28-2018, 09:56 AM

I run that one to. Great setup!

Red Hawk · 10-28-2018, 01:00 PM

Dirty Birdy.

I had the same idea but I wasn't gona take it apart to find the size out.

Thanks !

Ac21 · 02-09-2019, 09:47 PM

UPDATE: switch has failed. does not respond to pressure anymore .

NzBrakelathes · 02-10-2019, 01:34 AM

Cheap pressure switches leak causing brake failed
Watch out!
Better off with the switch n spring set up
Both are garbage really but the exterior switch is safet

Megadan · 02-10-2019, 05:48 AM

Or just use a good quality switch like one from Goodridge. I use this one, never had an issue. https://www.amazon.com/Goodridge-Ban.../dp/B000GTV0RC

I had that exact banjo switch on my 75 Goldwing for 6 years without leak or failure.

Yes, it does ideally require soldering. I splice the original brake switch harness into this harness, solder and shrink wrap then tape and loom it. Gives a nice long bit of wiring to the connector to route as you need and you can shorten it up as needed before finally soldering the wires together.

roundhouse · 02-10-2019, 10:56 AM

Cool guys appreciate it. I have only had probs with mine when it is goes out of adjustment but it happens regularly so this my be a great idea for me. one less thing to worry about.

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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,045	Or just use a good quality switch like one from Goodridge. I use this one, never had an issue. https://www.amazon.com/Goodridge-Ban.../dp/B000GTV0RC I had that exact banjo switch on my 75 Goldwing for 6 years without leak or failure. Yes, it does ideally require soldering. I splice the original brake switch harness into this harness, solder and shrink wrap then tape and loom it. Gives a nice long bit of wiring to the connector to route as you need and you can shorten it up as needed before finally soldering the wires together. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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02-09-2019, 09:47 PM	#4
Ac21 Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 54	UPDATE: switch has failed. does not respond to pressure anymore .
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02-10-2019, 01:34 AM	#5
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	Cheap pressure switches leak causing brake failed Watch out! Better off with the switch n spring set up Both are garbage really but the exterior switch is safet
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02-10-2019, 10:56 AM	#7
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	Cool guys appreciate it. I have only had probs with mine when it is goes out of adjustment but it happens regularly so this my be a great idea for me. one less thing to worry about.
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