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keiron


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Hi. Just getting the van ready for a quick 4 week trip, and am trying to test the Brakesafe operation.

Instructions suggest pulling the "PIN" or "SWITCH" mounted at the front of the "A" Frame, with the result that the brakes will be applied and the Stop Lights will illuminate;- so goes the theory.

My problem is that I can not pull the switch or pin out..... are they meant to be hard to remove...... or should they come out without excessive force..

I have tried, with 2 hands, with what I consider to be near on excessive effort, to no avail.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers, KB



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dazz49


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Hook a pair of pliers on to it and give it a good tug. Be aware the pin has two little bits on the end which can break off. A new pin is about $18. Pays to have a spare. Cheers daz

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Ensure you are pulling in a straight line ie. not lifting and pulling Be aware that this should not be done immediately before leaving, as the brakes will remain on for about 15minutes.

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Mine only are on while the pin is removed, off when the pin is put back in. It also comes out fairly easy with just using fingers to pull it out.



-- Edited by diggerop on Saturday 24th of June 2017 03:59:55 PM

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macka17


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Zap a drop of spray in there. Have a coffee. Then try again.

Should just be a two finger tug on most.

If it seized. I think you can just buy that pin section.
But if old enuff to seize.
maybe spend the $45 and replace whole thing. (on net)


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keiron


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Many thanks for the replies.

The "good oil", wd40, 2 sniffs and a squirt, 2 beers later and the little blighter came out like a new-born.

All are well and replacement was a breeze as well.

Thanks again. KB



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