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Old 07-02-2019, 06:12 PM   #1
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Bad brake switch?

My garage door was hand build by the previous owner. It doesn't open wide enough to park my buggy inside. I was keeping it outside, covered, until someone tried to steal it. I decided to break it down and put it in the garage until I can rebuild the door to open all the way.

When I put it all back together, it wouldn't start. Brake check, no light. I bypassed the brake switch and it started up. Is it possible I did something wrong when draining, refilling and bleeding the brake system?

I bought it this year and has very few hours. Surely the switch wouldn't go out that soon.


 
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Old 07-03-2019, 11:12 AM   #2
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Do you have a mechanical switch or hydraulic switch? The mechanical ones tend to corroded. Spray a little contact cleaner in it might help.
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It's hydraulic, sorry I didn't mention it. Thank you


 
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Old 07-04-2019, 11:11 AM   #4
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It's hydraulic, sorry I didn't mention it. Thank you
It may will have some air in the line or just a faulty switch. The switch works on pressure. Do the brakes pump up good and hard?
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Old 07-04-2019, 08:33 PM   #5
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bridge the 2 wires at bike n brake light should come on


 
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Old 07-05-2019, 09:03 AM   #6
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It may will have some air in the line or just a faulty switch. The switch works on pressure. Do the brakes pump up good and hard?
The brakes feel good. If I press the pedal and try to rock it back and forth, the brake hold it in place. I am going to try bleeding them again though. I'll try to do it today and respond later.


 
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Old 07-05-2019, 09:06 AM   #7
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bridge the 2 wires at bike n brake light should come on
That's what I meant by bypassing the switch. I just placed both wires on the same terminal of the brake switch and it started up. That is how I diagnosed the problem.


 
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