Today I went and checked my turn signals and my brake lights before going out to ride as usual. I noticed that the brake lights only come on when I use the rear brakes. It doesn't come on when I use the front brakes. I assume both the front and rear brakes use the same light in the rear. I also checked and the front brakes works, just the light doesn't come on. Since I've never had a problem with the break lights not working, can some one tell me what I have to check first? Thanks.
Hi there,
There is a separate brake light switch for each brake.
If the rear brake makes the light come on, then that rear brake light switch is fine.
On the front brake lever assembly, the brake light switch has two wires that attach there. Check to be sure they are both attached. If they are, you can check the switch across its terminals with a continuity tester to see if the switch is good or bad. If the brake light doesn't come on when you pull the front brake lever, it is likely the front brake light switch or the wiring there.
Replacing the front brake light switch is easy if you need a new one.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Yours,
Todd
Thanks for your help, I found out that it is infact the light switch. Will replace it first thing tomorrow.
The switch's internal contacts are probably just corroded. If you can pop the switch open, it is easy to disassemble and clean. It usually won't pop back shut again, but the screw that holds it to the bike keeps it together. It's worth a shot, as you're just going to toss it anyway, and it might save you the cost of a new switch.