what is this part??

[bpplatt]

came off the brake lever of my 04 f6. Anyone know what it is?

[krellheat]

Its the magnetic switch to activate the brake light (SPRING ASSY-DIMMER/BRAKE)

Item #16 below

[bpplatt]

I am wondering what function it serves. The brake light, and dimmers work without it (the plastic clip broke on the part).

[sabercat600]

I broke mine off this year. $16.00 (if I remember right maybe it was less?) for a new one. The new part includes a new clip to hold it on. Function, don't know.

[bpplatt]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (sabercat600 @ Dec 28 2008, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

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I broke mine off this year. $16.00 (if I remember right maybe it was less?) for a new one. The new part includes a new clip to hold it on. Function, don't know.[/b]

That's not too bad. I will just get one and be done with it.

[sabercat600]

Yeah, that's wat I tought.

[j-betts-14]

this piece controls you low and high beam operation. so without it you wont have high beam lights.

[bpplatt]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (j-betts-14 @ Dec 28 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

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this piece controls you low and high beam operation. so without it you wont have high beam lights.[/b]

Ok, thanks

[F7Firecat2006]

Mine broke off too. Everything seems to work without it,brake lights ,tail lights,high & low beam headlights.I was wondering if I should even bother fixing it.

[krellheat]

I beleive all it does is push the lever back into place after pushing it out to swith hi/l or pulling it in to brake. I took one apart to see what was inside. Not much other than a spring and a magnet.