I've found a simple fix to do on Brian that really was a simple fix. It was simple to do, and it fixed it!
I know! You're as surprised as I, dear reader!
Well. Following yesterday's post and video, it was clear that Brian had a brake switch that had let go.
Getting the part wasn't hugely simple but that had nothing to do with Brian and everything to do with the fact that EuroCarParts are ageist in their vehicle parts stocking. I ended up getting the bus (an actual public transport bus) over to Swaffham where our fabulous mechanic usually is, collecting the part and some instructions, and heading back here via Halfords to get some dot4 brake fluid.
This is the offending article.
This is the shiny new replacement. The red stuff is a sealant. The adjustable spanner is set at 24mm.
1) Top up your fluid. We used halfords dot4, on Lovely Welding Man's recommendation.
2) Have everything ready, and a spare pair of hands.
3) Remove old one and slide new one into place, just catching the thread.
4) With your spare pair of hands/feet, depress the brake pedal so that the fluid is just oozing out.
5) Screw the new switch in all the way.
6) Tighten with the spanner.
You are done!
We now have a passenger side rear light cluster with brake light and indicator. More importantly, we have brakes.
(Still nothing on the left except the rear light when all the lights are put on. Confusing much?)
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone so don't mock the spelling and I'll be back later to sort the layout!
