1989 GL1500 Brake pedal not smooth after brakepad replacement

[arun9sams]

Dear riders,

I have a problem! Recently I replaced my brake pads both front and rear on my 1989 GL1500. Since then when I step on the brake pedal it feels like it is getting stuck on something but the brake works fine. Any idea what this would be?

Also I am looking to replace the rear brake light switch (part no. 35350-MN5-003) since the current one is shorted. Any idea where I can buy one? On all Honda part sites it shows unavailable!.

Thanks a ton !

[FM-USA]

Stuck on something... as in using in the brake levers and there's a momentary detente?
If that's it (had it happen few times) break-bleed is due.

IF that's not the issue then a caliper piston is sticking, it might work itself out (fingers crossed).

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[arun9sams]

Thank you ! I think you are right. Its momentary. I will try bleeding it this evening.

[Andy Cote]

You pushed dirty fluid back in the system when you installed the new pads. Flush the brake fluid and properly bleed the system. The GL1500 can be a bear to get air free.

Lube the bushing on the brake lever just because.

Pedal brake switch has been discontinued for a while. The later model switch or one from another bike will need to be modified to work but I don't remember how. Sorry. Might be one of the How-To articles.

[arun9sams]

Thank you Andy !

Much appreciate it. I will be flushing the brakes this evening

[arun9sams]

Thank you Andy !

Much appreciate it. I will be flushing the brakes this evening