Front hand brake - spring loaded

[Guest]

Hey there,

I have just bought myself an 84 Suzuki GS400 and trying to get it ready for the road. However I am trying to figure out what I am missing. I've contacted my local suzuki parts dealer and they ordered me in a brake light switch assembly which is this style:
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I tried installing as is but every time I would press the brake handle the light would come on and stay on after releasing. Is there a spring that sits on the contact holder that retracts it from touching the switch that's missing? I've been calling around and looking everywhere but can't seem to find anything.

[Eli69]

the holes that the 2 screws go thru should be slots allowing for some adjustment. try loosening the screws and moving the unit back and forth a little to see if the lights work right.

[autotechb18]

I'll give that a go. From what you call tell though is that assembly everything I should need? Or is there something that should be sitting between the handle and the contact holder?

[Eli69]

that should be all you need. maybe the little plastic piece on the right (in your picture) isn't engaging the brake handle correctly.