Comments on: Brake Light Stays On

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:52:22 +0000

Hey David,
Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:

Pull the 2 wires off of your rear brake switch.
Ground your test light and probe each wire.
If both wires are constantly powered, the issue is with the front brake switch.
Make sure that the front switch is correctly engaging with the front brake lever.

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By: DAVID ELI GONZALEZ

DAVID ELI GONZALEZ — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:11:19 +0000

I have a 2008 ultra classic I troubleshooted both front and rear brake switches as instructed in the videos I replaced the front brake switch which was broken I welded, tube shrinked it and again the brake which is led light is still on I used wiring diagram and can’t find the problem around the rear brake path I know my front works well now but not the rear one I need your help please!!!!!

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:58:24 +0000

In reply to Ronnie Rippy.

Ronnie,

Either the front brake switch was broken or mis-aligned in the process of replacing the throttle cables.

https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/shop-brake-switch-failure/

https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/how-to-fix-a-motorcycle-brake-light-switch-001634/

-Mark
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By: Ronnie Rippy

Ronnie Rippy — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:03:04 +0000

I have a 2000 heritage soft tail I just had the throttle cables replaced and now I have no brake lights at all. It seams that everyone’s problem is the opposite of mine.

By: Phil Cowles

Phil Cowles — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 01:56:41 +0000

Brake light staying on continuously but have not done any work whatever to cause a problem. This started suddenly. Any input would be helpful. Thanks guys

By: Henry Kramer

Henry Kramer — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:22:35 +0000

I have a Harley Davidson repair shop. I run into this problem often. My advice, pull the brake lever in
& push the actuator button in & out & see if that shuts the light out. Understand whats going on.
If you find the lever is not pushing in the button far enough, you need to figure out why.
Sometimes you can loosen up the throttle housing & or brake master & push them together tighter.
Make sure the switch button isn’t broken off (easy to do). Switch is usually in the right place, but make sue inside the throttle housing. Sometimes I silicon or glue somehow a shim of some kind on the brake lever to push the button in further. I’ve used brass shim stock cut in little squares & sometimes have to stack them 2 or 3 high for a quick fix. Replacing Switch & or brake lever could be worn. Keep in mind, aftermarket parts may not fit as well as Official H-D parts. I hoped that helped

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:45:59 +0000

I have an 08 heritage that has a similar problem. I haven’t touched or replaced the throttle. When I first start the bike both hand/foot brakes work – but after a short ride the brake light stays on. I’ll checkout the videos.

By: Linda Malkowski

Linda Malkowski — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:11:37 +0000

The brake light stays on …I have a 1978 Harley super glide..any suggestions

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:21:01 +0000

In reply to Adam Kinney.

Hello Adam,

Could you please provide us with your year, make and model of your bike and we will look into your question for you?

Thanks
Becky FMH Video Membership

By: Adam Kinney

Adam Kinney — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 05:47:19 +0000

I’m having problems with my air shocks leaking and brake light staying on constantly