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BDR No brakelights
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| genolan |
09-27-2014 09:25 AM |
BDR No brakelights
I just noticed I have no brakelights on my BDR #388. I read a few posts that the switch is not on the peddle it's on the master or slave cylinder. Where would it be located and can I just short the two wires together to make sure that's the problem? Is it a simple part replacement or does the brake fluid leak out?
Thanks
Gary
Also what is the replacement part number?
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| Grey 65 |
09-27-2014 10:34 AM |
Switch is at the end of the brake master cylinder.
Duralast P/N RB401 @ Autozone.
Go buy the part and then it will be easy to locate the existing one on your car. Maybe 4 drops of fluid will drip while you are swapping out the part..
P/N RB401 | Stoplight Switch | AutoZone.com
Kevin..... |
| GLS-BDR226 |
09-27-2014 10:52 AM |
If it's not the switch then check the housing for stoplight bulbs. A number of BDR owners have had issues with the housing melting or breaking. I used silicon RTV to hold the bulbs in place.
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| genolan |
09-27-2014 12:02 PM |
Thanks, I found it and ordered a new one.
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| OldFoggey |
09-27-2014 08:05 PM |
Others say that they don't lose brake fluid but I lost quite a bit when I changed mine a few months back. I had the new one ready when I removed the old one but it took some doing to get the new one threaded in correctly.
Don
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| genolan |
10-01-2014 07:33 AM |
Just changes the brake pressure switch and it works fine know, As stated it was a little tricky to get the new one threaded. After a test run the turn signal don't work. That was a fuse problem. When it rains it pours!
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| cbreez |
10-01-2014 10:27 AM |
Better keep one on hand. This part suffers from the same fate as the slave cylinders. The switch is located right about the headers and gets cooked. Great!
I have done 4 or 5...4500 mileage...
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| genolan |
10-06-2014 05:29 AM |
More electrical issues
After fixing the Brake light issue I noticed the turn signals didn't work so I checked the fuse and it was blown. The next day after a long ride the Hazard and turn signals were not working so I checked and both fuses were blown. I changed them and all is good but I haven't driven yet. Why would both fuses blow is there a common point Bulb harness or something that would cause this.
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| snakebittexan |
10-13-2014 10:49 AM |
BDR has a heat shield you can install between the MC and headers, worked for me.
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| britishsteve56 |
10-13-2014 11:21 AM |
Just put a switch on peddle and be do with it
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| TexasCobras65 |
10-26-2014 01:23 PM |
I'm having the same issue with my brake switch, but can't get the old one off the brake MC. Any tricks? My socket wrench arm is too long to fit back there and the 1" socket isn't grabbing the switch. Thx
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| genolan |
10-26-2014 02:23 PM |
I used an open end wrench and angled it from the top.
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| Grey 65 |
10-26-2014 03:06 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by cbreez
(Post 1320764)
Better keep one on hand. This part suffers from the same fate as the slave cylinders. The switch is located right about the headers and gets cooked. Great!
I have done 4 or 5...4500 mileage...
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I've changed one in 6,500 miles. Maybe you should idle it less and drive it more..
Kevin..... |
| TexasCobras65 |
10-27-2014 06:41 AM |
Thanks. I'll give it another try with an open end wrench.
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| cbreez |
10-27-2014 11:15 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grey 65
(Post 1323813)
I've changed one in 6,500 miles. Maybe you should idle it less and drive it more..
Kevin.....
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Wow, 6500 miles :rolleyes:...that's wonderful...they shouldn't be failing and be a problem...period. |
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