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Help - I just replaced my Hydraulic Brake Switch on my BN4 after I noticed my Brake Lights not working. After installing the new switch I notice that there is some brake fluid leaking from the switch around the threads when the brake pedal is depressed. I did not use Locktite or similar products - should I have? Any other suggestions would be helpful.
 
With brake lines I wrap the threads in the white plastic tape (the proper name eludes me), this forms a better seal with the threads and prevents leakages.

Pete
 
Thats it!!!.......age is catching up to me!!!!!

Thanks Jody..
 
Fact is that the replacement brake switches are very poorly made. Some leak, some don't. Some work new and some don't. I have been through about 4 of them in as many years. Teflon tape may help, but I am not sure how it will hold up to brake fluid.
 
Thanks guys - I will try Teflon tape. The switch works, however I think I am going to go with a mechanical switch in the very near future.
 
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