Front brake light switch connection

[Fred.ska]

My rear brake light has been reacting less and less to the front brake lever and it’s time I do something about it, but first i’d like some advice done the wise gentlemen on this forum.

I can tell that it’s a connection issue and not the brake switch itself as when I fiddle around with the connections (which seem quite loose) the rear brake will react.

I planned to remove the connections from the switch to see if there were signs of corrosion, clean the metal contact areas and reassemble, but the connections are stuck to the switch.

Before applying even more force and perhaps damaging some of the plastic components I thought I would ask if anyone had any experience with this and could share their thoughts.

I’ve attached a picture for reference.

Thank you!

 

[Fred.ska]

Are the two connection points to the switch supposed to just slide off?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Just went and looked, the tip of a knife prys them off easily, no tabs to press. Just sliding the connector off and on should clean the contacts enough.

 

[Fred.ska]

Thank you Don. Using a knife I also got it free, but had to apply a bit of force. Will now get some sand paper and do some cleaning.

Thank you again!