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Offline GardenGnome

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Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:16:09 PM »
I know this is a tedious question, but I for the life of me can not figure out where the mounting area is for the brake switch. I know that the spring connects on the bottom part of the rod that is actuated by the brake pedal, but I am not able to see where on the inside part of the frame it mounts to. I have done searches both here and other forums but nothing, not any pictures, none that help anyway. Thanks for reading!
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2018, 10:35:52 PM »
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2018, 02:27:23 PM »
Would have to go and find my parts book but I think the bracket is a separate part  bolted on or on an engine mount bolt inside the frame rail.

If I have done it right part 13 on the link

https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb550f2-super-sport-550-four-1977-general-export-kph_model17119/partslist/F18.html#.W0UmEcKWxjo


You will have to click larger image to see parts
« Last Edit: July 10, 2018, 02:37:12 PM by bryanj »
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2018, 08:03:18 PM »
Hey flatlander, thanks for that link. I did use that one to figure out how to attach the spring, but from what I can see, there’s no clear image or description how it does attach.

Bryanj, I can’t believe that I missed that! Sometimes an extra set of eyes is all it takes.

Thanks to both of you for lending a hand. I’m going to order that clip attachment and see where it takes me.
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2018, 10:34:07 PM »
It seems trying to find this mounting bracket is going to be more difficult than I thought. I might need to fabricate something up, or search through my parts box.
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2018, 10:39:03 PM »
you could make that bracket yourself. it's nothing fancy. or ask in the wanted section if someone has a spare one.

here's a pic of a really rusty one, but you get the idea:


the switch (7) in the diagram) just sits in the bracket, and the spring (8) is then hooked into it.
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2018, 08:22:04 PM »
Flatlander that’s incredible! Thank you heaps. I think I can make that. Looks easy enough. You rock!!!
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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2018, 01:33:29 PM »
after your PM, i'm adding here a few more pics from different angles. hope they help.











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Re: Rear brake switch mounting (‘77 CB550F)
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2018, 01:36:32 PM »
That makes it crystal clear. I’m going to make this right now! Thank you flat lander!
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