brake pressure switch

Looking for ideas...

I have a 95 S3 whose rear brake pressure switch just went bad. I'd probably not worry about it but it won't pass inspection without the rear getting all bright red and shiny when the tech mashes the foot pedal.

Down anyone know if there's a different make that will sub for the triumph part?

I'd appreciate any help. None of the shops around me seem to be able to get the stock part.

You can definitely pick up an aftermarket replacement off eBay. For cheap, even. Unfortunately, I can't give you any better info than that right now. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll try to see if the switch I never used fits my spare rear MC. (My original switch started working again the day I was going to replace it, so I never did put the generic (K&L?) unit I got from eBay on there.)

HTH,
-Kit

Can anyone tell me why I have 2 complete rear master cylinder assemblies kicking around my apartment? I know why I have the one on the bike... :razz:

Anyway... K&S stock # 12-0010 hydraulic brake light switch will work. It's 10mm x 1.25 pitch. The only difference is that the K&S unit has wires with bullet connectors coming out of the switch where the Triumph part just has 2 flat terminals, but it's not exactly rocket science to crimp new connectors to the wires. (Or to replace the Triumph wire ends with bullet connectors, but I prefer to keep my wiring harness intact & make changes to the aftermarket gear I'm putting on...)

BTW, I'll sell you this brand-new K&S switch or a working used Triumph switch for $15 shipped if you like. Drop me a PM or email kitATkithalsted.com if interested.

HTH,
-Kit

Thanks Kit,

Sorry for not posting back sooner. That's great info and right about in my current budget. I'm going to look around here and see what I can find locally, but if that fails I may get back to you about one of those switches.

If you're ever in NH let me know I owe you a beer.

No prob. The K&S switch is distributed by Parts Unlimited, so you should be able to find it anywhere for about $20.

Good luck,
-Kit